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Document 221741
SLAM STEWART. Philatelic Envelope signed
twice: "Slam Stewart", 6½x3½. Cover honoring the Centenary
of Matthew C. Perry's negotiations with Japan, 5-cent Perry stamp affixed,
postmarked Chicago, August 17, 1953. 2¼x3½ b/w magazine photo affixed on
verso. Stewart has signed again under the flap. At the start of his
career, jazz bassist Leroy "Slam" Stewart (1914-1987) was experimenting with his
distinctive style in which he bowed the bass while humming in unison, an octave
higher. In New York in 1937, Stewart met Slim Gaillard and together they became
hugely popular on radio and records. Their "Flat Foot Floogie" was an enormous
hit. Addressed by typewriter. The "art" of Stewart on front has been written
over the postmark. Lightly rippled. Soiled at blank areas and on verso. Flap is
chipped at upper left edge. Overall, fine condition.
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