1953–The Apollo Theater-Big Maybelle Smith-Duke Ellington Concert Handbill-FIRST PAE APPEARANCE! PAE Graded Near Mint '89”

closed on Friday, August 23, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$132.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This is the FIRST example of this vintage handbill to appear in our auction. Wow! An original double-sided Handbill from the Apollo in 1953! The Apollo Theater became famous for launching the careers of many incredible artists. The venue is currently a historical landmark. Ella Fitzgerald made her singing debut at the Apollo when she was 17 years old. This vintage handbill features the famous jazz icon Duke Ellington an early appearance by new Okeh Records recording artist Big Maybelle Smith and many more legendary groups from the 50's. Super clean condition with no tears or pinholes and 100% Original with no restoration!

 

Handbill – Duke Ellington The Apollo

Grade – PAE Near Mint 89

Bands/Bill – Duke Ellington Big Maybelle Smith Pearl Bailey more

Venue – The Apollo Theater

City – New York NY

Date – 2/20-3/6/53

Dimensions –  8 17/32" x 5 19/32"

Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Condition Details - Super clean with no tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration. Light creases at corners corner bumps. 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.

 

*****This handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****

 

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