1952 Cover Beat Johnnie Ray Jazz Blue Piano Microphone - ORIGINAL MZ1

Please note that this is a cover only. This is an original 1952 color cover for Down Beat Magazine for April 18th; this cover features Johnnie Ray (John Alvin Ray), the famous jazz- and blues-inspired songwriter and pianist of the 1950s. CONDITIONThis 59+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Heavy aging throughout.Large crease - center. No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. Small tear. Please note that there is heavy rub, crease, and scuffing on this cover. Product Type: Original Cover; Color Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 11 inches; 19 x 28 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: music, musical, musician, performer, microphone, singing, singer, piano, song, vocalist, vocals, Columbia Records, star, Hambone, pricing, publication, lime, green, rock