"VALENCIA 10TH ANNIVERSARY" BOOK SIGNED BY DUKE ELLINGTON, WOODY HERMAN & GUY LOMBARDO.
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Winning Bid:
$316.25
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Item Description
8x11" faux leather, spiral-bound 96-page book published in 1939 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Valencia Ballroom, York, PA's premiere big band ballroom. In 1929, the Tassia Family opened their York, PA facility which would attract nationally famous dance musicians. In 1931 it became the first air-conditioned ballroom in America. In addition to photos of the owners and building, there are 24 full-page photos of orchestra leaders. Guy Lombardo boldly autographed his page in blue ink "To Dan Best Wishes Guy Lombardo." There are 7 half-page photos and 8 quarter-page photos. Duke Ellington signed "Good Luck Duke Ellington" in blue ink. Woody Herman has signed in black ink "My Best, Woody Herman." Also pictured throughout book are Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey (see Dorsey Brothers Valencia concert poster pair #2485), Benny Goodman, Sammy Kaye, Hal Kemp, Kay Kyser, Ozzie Nelson, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Bob Crosby, Paul Whiteman, Glenn Miller and many others. Back of book has full listing of shows and performers. Tiny cover edge wear. Original owner's name on blank end paper. One page 40% loose at spiral binding. Extremely Fine. A remarkable time capsule of the national orchestra/big band music scene 1929-1939. Extremely low printing for landmark in Hake's hometown of York, PA.
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