Description: signed USPS First Day of Issue Ceremony Program for the dedication of Scott #2211 22c Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington commemorative stamp, Performing Arts series, FDOI, April 29, 1986, New York, NY. "In 1918, when Ellington formed his first band - 'Duke's Serenaders' - his musical repertory consisted of only one original song, 'The Soda Fountain Rag' ... Within ten years, Ellington had ... established his musical reputation at the famous Cotton Club ... he composed such classics as 'Satin Doll,' 'Cotton Tail' and 'Mood Indigo' ... This program has been autographed by 15 ceremony participants, including Mercer Ellington (conductor, Duke Ellington Orchestra), McHenry Boatwright, Ruth Ellington Boatwright, Jimmy Springer (president, Duke Ellington Society), S.I. Hayakawa, and members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Program measures 9" x 6".
Price: 100 USD
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Music Musicians Jazz Duke Ellington
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue - Ceremony Program
Series: Performing Arts
Designer of Stamp: Jim Sharpe
Modification Description: autographed by 15 participants, including family, Duke Ellington Orchestra members, S.I. Hayakawa, etc.
Denomination: 22 Cent
Brand: U.S. Postal Service
Place of Origin: United States
