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(MUSIC.) ARMSTRONG, LOUIS "SATCHMO." Mardi Gras in New Orleans * Down Beat Magazine. 4to's, original wrappers: The first, a copiously illustrated directory of businesses with advertisements for the 1949 Mardi Gras; the second a copy of the special Louis Armstrong issue of Down Beat Magazine for July 14, 1950. Both are in very good condition. both items signed by all members of the louis armstrong band. Vp, circa 1950
The booklet, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" is in fact a directory of businesses in New Orleans that sponsor the various "Zulus" and their floats etc. It is copiously illustrated. The issue of Down Beat is devoted to Armstrong with articles throughout on his career etc. Both the directory and "Down Beat" are signed by Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, "Big" Sid Catlett, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Velma Middleton, Barney Bigard, and Arvel Shaw.
