Vintage, silver gelatin photograph of W.C. Handy, 10 x 8 in., signed and inscribed to James Wiggins, "W.C. Handy, 1-3-1950." Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity issued by Todd Mueller Autographs. -- HANDY, W.C., music, and ROBINSON, J. Russel, words. The Memphis Blues (or Mr. Crump). New York: Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc., 1940. Page 3 signed by W.C. Handy and J. Russell Robinson, with personalized inscription that also appears to be in Robinson's hand, "To our friend Harold Arlen, With Season's Greetings, December 1940." -- HANDY, W.C., words and music. Saint Louis Blues. New York: Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc., 1914. -- Together, 3 items.

William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), widely known as the "Father of the Blues," was an American blues composer and musician, producing many classics such as "St. Louis Blues" and "Beale Street Blues."