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Lot #5133
Blues and Harmonica Archive

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Estimate: $400+
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Description

Collection of blues and harmonica-related photography and ephemera, highlighted by photographs of Sonny Boy Williamson (2), Sleepy John Estes (2), Junior Wells, Big Mama Thornton (2), Millie Small, James Cotton, Jimmy Reed, and 'Doctor' Ross, many with editorial annotations in Tony Glover's hand. Also includes some notes and proofs annotated by Glover, a contact sheet print with images of performances by Junior Wells and Bonnie Raitt, fifteen glossy publicity and merchandising photos of Hohner harmonicas, and a cover proof for Glover's book Blues Mouth Harp: An Instruction Method for Playing the Blues Harmonica. In overall very good to fine condition.

From the Tony Glover Collection.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #596 - Ended November 19, 2020