Jazzmen

Early reprint of one of the first books on the early history of jazz, though somewhat controversial. Fair only. Lacking the jacket. Original publication year of 1939 indicated on copyright page, but the First Edition mention has been removed. General overall wear and smudging to boards. Top half of the final page of the Introduction has been torn out. Otherwise, pages clean and unmarked. Binding still square. Slight looseness to front hinge. Signed on the front end paper by Red Nichols, Kid Ory, Minor Ram Hall, Teddy Buckner, Joe Darensbourg, Lloyd Glenn. Although the condition is rough, this remains a unique and desirable item. 13680