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Book – dust jacket a little soiled, toned, and ragged at edges, small loss at head of spine, with a few nicks, chips and tears, the binding spine sunned, light rubbing to extremities, dog-ear to half-title. Photofolder a little stained and soiled, a few creases to edges and bumps to corners, the photo good with a scattering of small moisture splashes, a couple of small cracks and a handling dent to left edge. Festival programme – the wraps dusty and somewhat soiled, with uneven toning to front panel, tiny split at foot of spine fold, minor nicks and creases to edges and a 35mm closed tear to front lower edge with tape repair verso, the cord tie slightly soiled and a little ragged at the ends. Concert programme – silvered wraps creased with some fine surface flaking to creases.
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Lot 490Sale 22647
LOUIS ARMSTRONGSatchmo: My Life in New OrleansEstimate: GBP 1,200 - 1,800
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