I own a 1955-1957 ludwig black pearl diamond buddy rich? jazz kit I was hoping to get some information about. it is all original in excellent condition. includes a snare 5 1/2" x 14" mahogany, floor tom 16" x 16" bass 22" x 16" tom tom 13" x 9". all original hardware, stands, and cymbals and skins. 14" high hats 16" and 20" avedis zildjians usa. speed king high hat and bass pedals. throne. hard cases, including hardware case, plus canvas drum bags. plenty of little bits, nuts, sticks, cow bell etc. date mark inside but can't read the year red stamp reads may 18 1951 or1957 or 1961, pre serial numbers just wanted some info including value. thanks