1956 Cover Down Beat Dance Big Band Directory Swing Red - ORIGINAL MZ1

Please note that this is a cover only. This is an original 1956 color cover for Down Beat Magazine for April 18th. This edition of Down Beat featured their Fourth Annual Dance Band Directory. CONDITIONThis 55+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Moderate aging throughout. Moderate creasing.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: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 8.25 x 10.75 inches; 21 x 27 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: red, Welk, rock and roll, pricing, music, musical, musician, trumpet, horn, trombone, dancer, dancing, instrumental, instrument, publication, big band, swing MZ1A4B18C56