Author: KENTON, Stan (1911-79) Title: Inscribed Photograph Signed. Description: This influential big band leader known for innovation, education and experimentation was a respected pianist as well as composer and arranger. IPS, 8″ X 10″, n. Handsome half-length portrait of a smiling young Kenton in suit and tie seated at a piano, inscribed huge and bold in blue ink: For Leo — / Good luck to you, / Stan Kenton. Note penned on verso in another hand indicates this was signed at the Coliseum Ballroom in Davenport, Iowa on 24 May 1946. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in. Magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for. (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as. Fine Books and Collections. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.