W. C. Handy Inscribed Book

"Unsung Americans Sung," W. C. Handy, ed. (New York, Handy Brothers, 1944), 236 pp., 4to, printed boards, dust jacket, inscribed "Mrs Blanche V. Denton / With Regards (?) / W. C. Handy / 7-6-1948." Here the self-proclaimed "Father of the Blues" tells the history of African Americans in song.

Private deceased estate collection, Chapel Hill, NC.

Chips and wear to dust jacket, small split on spine, internally clean. Overall good condition with bold inscription.

$200 - 300