Lot Essay
African American William Christopher Handy (1873-1958) has been described as one of the most influential American songwriters of all time and is frequently referred to as 'The Father of the Blues'.
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W.C.Handy/Blues
A fragment of printed sheet music for Way Down South Where The Blues Began signed and inscribed in black ink on the illustrated cover To Wyer Owine Handy Cathrine second "Roland hayle" W.C.Handy 6-12-32 -- 12x9in. (30.5x22.9cm.)
A fragment of printed sheet music for Way Down South Where The Blues Began signed and inscribed in black ink on the illustrated cover To Wyer Owine Handy Cathrine second "Roland hayle" W.C.Handy 6-12-32 -- 12x9in. (30.5x22.9cm.)