Sought-after vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 photo of Eldridge playing the trumpet by James J. Kriegsmann of New York, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "Best Wishes To My Friend 'Kurt Mohr,' from Roy Eldridge.” Collector's notations indicate that the signature was obtained in Basel, Switzerland, on May 23, 1950. In very good condition, with date and place notations in a collector's hand, scattered light creasing, a diagonal crease across the bottom, and what appear to be tire track impressions over the entire image, visible at an angle.
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