Legendary and tragic singer (1915–1959), revered as one of the greatest and most individual vocalists in the history of jazz, who died from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of forty-four. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 full-length photo of the elegantly dressed singer at a microphone, signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the reverse, “To Hank, Thanks for everything, Lady Day, Billie Holiday.” In good to very good condition overall, with scattered soiling and owner’s ink stamp to reverse, vertical crease, scattered small spots to image, and impressions from writing on reverse evident on front. An uncommon and striking relic of this musical immortal with an exceptionally large signature…and the virtually nonexistent addition of her famed nickname! R&R COA.
