Jaco Pastorius Letter and Signature

I have a letter written to me by Jaco Pastorius in 1979, in which he answered a lot of questions I asked him about bass playing, gear, his influences and music in general. I sent a scan of the letter to Jaco's late widow Ingrid several years ago and she featured it on her Cybernest website in tribute to Jaco.

The letter is getting a little fragile and I've decided to sell it. Can anyone give me an idea of what it might be worth and also what would be my best options for selling it?

Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on September 25, 2020 at 12:44pm

That is an amazing letter. I sold a signed programme for just under £500 a few years ago. I’d estimate this is worth around £1,000 or more. It is rare to see a handwritten letter from Jaco.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Green on September 25, 2020 at 1:57pm

Thanks very much for this information Richard. Would you happen to have any recommendations for a prospective venue where I could sell it?

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Permalink Reply by michelle on September 25, 2020 at 2:22pm

yes its a really nice piece. I suppose you could put it up on ebay or consign it to an auction house but dont forget they will take quite a large commission

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Permalink Reply by Jeramy Gritter on September 25, 2020 at 8:23pm

Bill

jeramy Gritter I collect Jaco stuff

I bought the piece from Richard booth

I would like to buy this letter

let talk

jeramy

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Permalink Reply by Jeramy Gritter on September 25, 2020 at 9:27pm

Bill I sent a friend request BTW

I have a offer in mind over £1,000

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Permalink Reply by Paul on September 25, 2020 at 11:56pm

That's one cool letter! How much are you asking for Such an item?

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Permalink Reply by Bill Green on September 26, 2020 at 3:58am

Hi Jeramy .. sorry for the late reply. I live in Eastern Canada and hadn't checked my messages in a while. I accepted your friend request. Please message me and we can discuss if you're interested. Thanks.