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LOT 1986
Jazz, U.S.A. by Gerry Mulligan Original Advertising Poster
CIRCA MARCH 1955 A.D.
(22 grams, 76.2 x 50.6 cm).
Off-white ground with black overprinted text and spot yellow block; 'Melody Maker' advertising poster; footnote 'Printed and issued by Odhams Press, Long Acre, London WC2'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.
Gerry Mulligan was an important 20th century composer, arranger, saxophonist and conductor, who played a leading role in the development of jazz and contemporary music. The poster advertises a serialised commentary on the contemporary music scene which appeared in 'Melody Maker'. The footnote reference is to the Odhams publishing venture which folded in 1968.
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LOT 1986
Jazz, U.S.A. by Gerry Mulligan Original Advertising Poster
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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