1953-1986. An original Christmas greeting card inscribed by legendary bandmaster MERLE EVANS, reading "Have a grand Holiday Season, Stay well. Best Wishes, Merle Evans." It is accompanied by an original HARRY ATWELL photograph picturing Evans in spec wardrobe, c 1953-54. Cond A-, Framed and elegantly matted, measuring approximately 12"x16" in total. The original envelope in which the card was sent (1986) is encapsulated in mylar and affixed to the back of the frame.

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