1953 Cover Down Beat Ray Anthony Trumpet Big Band Actor - ORIGINAL MZ1

Please note that this is a cover only. This is an original 1953 color cover for Down Beat Magazine for July 1st; this cover features the famous Mr. Ray Anthony, the big band leader, trumpeter, and actor. CONDITIONThis 58+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Heavy aging throughout.Large crease - center. No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. 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: Chesterfield, cigarettes, Page, LaRosa, Star Night, R & B, pricing, publication, magenta, pink, Fisher, J. Ray, music, musical, bandleader, musician, performer, acting, trumpet, instrument, instrumentalist, songw