[Ledbetter, Huddie “Lead Belly”] Lomax, John and Alan. Negro Folk Songs as Sung by Lead Belly ‘King of the Twelve-String Guitar Players of the World.’ Long-Time Convict in the Penitentiaries of Texas and Louisiana. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1936. 8vo. Publisher’s tan cloth titled in red on upper board and spine. First Edition, With ALS from Ledbetter’s Wife and Additional Materials. Also with: Lomax, Martha. Autographed letter signed (“Martha and Huddie”), to Mrs. Fairbanks, two pages, 5 3/4” x 9”, New York, October 26, 1948. Martha offers an update on her husband’s work including radio appearances as well as inquiring as to Marjorie’s son, Austin Fairbanks; and Brun, Arno-Charles. Typed letter signed (“A. Charles Brun”), one page, 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”, Paris, May 3, 1949, concerning booking arrangements for Ledbetter’s only European appearances; and a rare printed publicity flyer, 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, featuring a full-length image of Ledbetter with his guitar, issued by his managers. Minor soiling to boards. First few pages toned. Additional items tipped in to front pastedown, f.f.e.p., and opposite half title and publication pages.