Rare & Unique James Blades Autograph with Original 'Trade Mark' Drum Sketch

Dimensions 24 x 20 x 4

A unique piece of classical music history: a handwritten, signed postcard and original hand-drawn sketch by the legendary English percussionist, James Blades OBE (1901–1999).

Known worldwide for his definitive work on percussion history and for recording the famous "V for Victory" BBC radio Morse code signal during WWII, Blades was one of the 20th century's most influential instrumentalists.

This item features a rare hand-drawn sketch of his iconic "trade mark" cartoon drums on the front, complete with his bold, clean signature.

The back of the frame features a double-sided window revealing the original handwritten postcard sent to a "Mrs. Francis."

The text reads:

"Dear Mrs Francis, Thank you for your kind letter. I have no photographs, but here is my 'trade mark' for an autograph book. (copy by photostat if you wish)“

Framing & Condition:

The piece has been beautifully preserved in a high-quality, professional double-sided frame by Acme Framing in Sydney, Australia. The presentation allows you to view the sketch on the front and safely read the historic context on the reverse side. The entire piece remains in excellent, museum-quality condition.