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(MUSIC--HIP HOP.) Group of flyers by Buddy Esquire, "King of the Hip Hop Flyer"--one of them signed by him. 4 printed handbills, each 11 x 8 1/2 inches, most signed in type by Buddy Esquire, one with his manuscript signature; minor wear. New York, dated 1979-81 and 1993
Lemoin Thompson III (1958-2014), best known as Buddy Esquire, was a leading producer of hip-hop party flyers during the early era from 1978 to 1981. His design sensibility became a major part of the scene. Offered here are 3 original Buddy Esquire show flyers from 1979 and 1981, plus a 1993 flyer promoting his work:
"Friday Feb 16 marks the return of the 1979 Sweethearts Ball, 3rd Ave. Ballroom, Brothers Disco, DJ Breakout, DJ Baron, The Funky 4 M.C.s." Bronx, NY, 16 February [1979].
"Man Dip Lite & Mt. Vernon H.S. Presents: A Mini Concert" with Crash Crew, Treacherous 3 and more. Mount Vernon, NY, 9 January 1981.
"Vernon J. Brown presents in concert . . . Treacherous 3, Cold Crush Brothers." Signed "Buddy Esq." in marker. Savoy Manor [Bronx], 11 December 1981.
"Back to Attack! Buddy Esquire, the King of the Flyer, Flyers and More!" [New York], 1993.
Provenance: obtained by the consignor from Buddy Esquire.
