Finding Buddy Bolden, The First Man of Jazz: The Journal of a Search

Near fine stapled booklet. First edition. Inscribed by Marquis on the title page. A detailed journal, with addenda, of author Marquis' search for details about the life and career of Charles "Buddy" Bolden, the seminal jazz cornetist who was instrumental in the early development of jazz in New Orleans. A lovely, inscribed copy of a scarce title. Clean and unmarked with no tears or creases to wraps, though very slight age toning. 81 pages. 13724