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Jimi Hendrix's handwritten request for a copy of his birth certificate. This lot comes from the collection of Patricia "Trixie" Sullivan, personal assistant to Mike Jeffery between 1966 and 1973.

The request is written on official US government paperwork, and Hendrix has written his name, place and date of birth, sex, race, and the names of his parents in blue ink. On the reverse side, in red ink, two arrows have been drawn pointing to the address of the Washington Department of Health. Accompanying the paperwork is a telegram, sent by Hendrix's agent Dick Katz to former Animals bassist Chas Chandler (who was partly responsible for discovering Hendrix), requesting that Hendrix become a Musicians Union member. The telegram is dated 12 September 1967 and signed by Katz in blue pencil. Dimensions: 26.5 cm x 20 cm (10.5" x 8")

The handwriting in this lot has been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Additional provenance:

This lot comes from the collection of Patricia "Trixie" Sullivan, personal assistant to Mike Jeffery between 1966 and 1973. Jeffery was responsible for developing and managing the career of Jimi Hendrix, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Animals, Soft Machine and others.

Estimate: £2,000 - 4,000 M

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