RARE vintage 6x9-inch black and white portrait of the great Italian-American novelty singer by James J. Kriegesmann, boldly signed in blue ballpoint pen in the late 1950s or early 1960s in-person for the owner of a Massachusetts-based record shop, who framed the portrait and displayed it on his wall. Just the third example of his autograph we have encountered in nearly 40 years and just the second signed photo! A few flecks of soiling to the bottom border and possible trimming for framing purposes; otherwise, in good condition for its age.

• Tweet