1951–Dizzy Gillespie-The Apollo Theater Concert Handbill-SUPER EARLY APOLLO! PAE Graded Near Mint “83”

closed on Friday, April 30, 2021

Final Auction Price
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$216.00
Starting bid: $1.00

Here we have an original Dizzy Gillespie double-sided handbill from the Apollo Theater in 1951! Jazz trumpet virtuoso Dizzy Gillespie was gifted with a combination of musicianship showmanship and wit that made him a leader in what Charlie Parker had just recently developed as bebop music. Billing itself as a place "where stars are born and legends are made " the Apollo Theater in New York became famous for launching the careers of many incredible artists. The venue is currently a historical landmark. 

 

Handbill – Dizzy Gillespie The Apollo

Grade – PAE Near Mint 83

Bands/Bill – Dizzy Gillespie The Moonglows More

Venue – The Apollo Theater

City – New York NY

Date – 6/22-29/51

Dimensions –  5 16/32" x 8 17/32

Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00pm eastern.

 

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