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193622349ENew York: Crowell 1936. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author J. Walker McSpadden to the celebrated American composer George Gershwin. Inscribed at the half-title: “To George Gershwin With appreciation. J. Walker McSpadden First Ed. March 1936â€. George Gershwin is mentioned in the text in the chapter on American opera for his works Of Thee I Sing Let ‘Em Eat Cake Strike Up the Band and Porgy and Bess. Review copy with the publisher’s dated notice tipped-in at the front endpaper. Very good lightly handled copy in a very good dust jacket with some minor use a bit of dust soiling and edge wear. George Gershwin 1898 - 1937 created such classics as Rhapsody in Blue 1924 and An American in Paris 1928. He worked in Hollywood and composing music for Girl Crazy 1932 Flying Devils 1933 The Great Ziegfeld 1936 Shall We Dance 1937 and more. Crowell unknown books
1967262392Beverly Hills CA 1967. unbound. 1 page 11 x 8.5 inches Beverly Hills California October 6 1967. In this letter Gershwin gives his opinion on an album cover and notes two musical corrections in full: "I am returning the two possible covers of "HI-HO!" with the exclamation mark. I agree that the cover to be favored is the one with the larger reproduction. Please note there are two tiny corrections in the music changing an E natural to an E flat on pages 3 and 8." Float-mounted above a 5.25 x 7.25-inch close-up photo of the Gershwins collaborating on a composition. Matted in white and set in a silver frame measuring 22.25 x 14 inches. Several marks and light creases but still in very good condition.<br/><br/> American lyricist.<br/><br/> unknown books
193513194New York: Gershwin Publishing Corporation 1935. First edition 2nd issue. Used; Like New/Used; Like New. A remarkable copy of this important work inscribed by Todd Duncan the first singer to play the role of Porgy. Signed and inscibed on the title verso opposite the Index of Scenes "To --- / Best wish from 'Porgy' 1935 / Todd Duncan 1989."<br style=""><br style=""><br><br><br />The Theatre Guild presents Porgy and Bess. Libretto by Du Bose Heyward Lyrics by Du Bose Heyward and Ira Gershwin Settings by Sergei Soudeikine Orchestra Conductor Alexander Smallens Production Directed by Rouben Mamoulian. Piano-vocal score. Small folio. Original publisher's printed grey wrappers with black cloth spine. 4ff. photographic portrait; r. title v. woodcut illustration of donkey pulling a man in a cart; r. Index of Scenes v. Cast of Characters Index of Songs; r. Story of Porgy and Bess v. dedication 559 music i blank pp. Title without price and the word "negro" printed uncapitalized in the fourth line of the Story of Porgy and Bess. Covers worn but still a good copy with a remarkable dedication. First Edition second issue released with the song index but without the capitalization of "Negro" in the fourth line of the story corrected by the time of the Limited Edition within a month of the first publication. Fuld p. 539. In fine condition original grey wrappers a little worn. <br style=""><br style=""><br><br><br />Porgy and Bess a folk opera in three acts was first performed at the Colonial Theater in Boston on September 30th 1935. It opened in New York at the Alvin Theater on October 10th of that same year. The work includes a number of Gershwin's best-known and loved tunes including Summertime I Got Plenty o' Nuttin It Ain't Necessarily So and A Woman Is a Sometime Thing.<br style="">Duncan was the first black member of the New York City Opera where he first appeared as Tonio in 1935. Also active in musical theater his performance in Weill's "Lost in the Stars" 1949-50 won him the Donalson and New York Drama Critics Award in 1950. He created the role of Porgy at the Alvin Theater in 1935. <br style=""><br style=""> Gershwin Publishing Corporation hardcover books
1933502090Bold Signature in black ink on a stiff gray card 1933. 3 1/2" x 6 1/4". Together with a mailing envelope bearing 2 cancelled stamps postmarked New York April 21 1933 and with Gershwin's holograph return address on verso.
1938008119London- New York-Toronto: Longmans Green and Co. 1938 1938. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good /Very Good DJ. Photographs And Reproductions. 252 Pp. Red And Yellow Cloth First Binding With Yellow Dj Printed In Red And Black. Correct Alignment Of Black Printing On Tile Page "Painting By Siqueiros" Does Not Touch The Illustration But Does In The Limited Editon. Inscribed By The Dedicatee Ira Gershwin And Signed With His Characteristic Drawing Of Himself Bowing Dated In 1953 As A Gift From Ira Gershwin To A Friend Of His Then-Archivist Lawrence Stewart And With A George Gershwin Signed Personal Check 1934 Laid In Loosely As An Additional Personal Gift From Ira Gershwin. Merle Armitage's Well-Designed And Edited Collection Of Tributes To George Gershwin From Luminaries Including His Brother Ira Oscar Hammerstein Ii Paul Whiteman Walter Damrosch Dubose Heyward Irving Berlin Arnold Schoenberg Serge Koussevitzky And Jerome Kern. Book Is Very Good Light Wear At Corners; Dj Very Bright Yellow Very Clean Without The Usual Browning To Spine Light Wear Short Corner Tears And Tiny Losses At Corners. <br/> <br/> London- New York-Toronto: Longmans, Green and Co. 1938 hardcover
1934231394New York 1934. unbound. Partly printed document signed completely in Gershwin's hand a check drawn on The National City Bank of New York April 23 1934 for the sum of $200 made out to cash signed in full "George Gershwin." Cancellation holes just barely touch the top loop of the G in George but do not detract. Nicely floated in a beige colored matte together with a picture of Gershwin sitting at the piano composing music to 12" X 17" set in a white acrylic frame. Fine condition.<br/><br/> unknown books
1937145295Detroit January 20 1937. Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program featuring Gershwin as conductor and pianist. One page small octavo Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program selections of 'Porgy and Bess' and 'Rhapsody in Blue' clipped and adhered to the front advertisements to the rear. Presentation copy inscribed by George Gershwin "to Charlotte Good wishes George Gershwin." In near fine condition with a few tiny punctures and light corner creasing. The piece is 5.5 inches by 8.75 inches. Famed musician George Gershwin signed this program only six months before his death. The Special Detroit Symphony Concert featuring Gershwin conducting and on the piano highlighted some of his best work including 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Porgy and Bess.' The concert was well-received and Gershwin was invited to perform the next season; however after Gershwin returned to Beverly Hills to prepare for another concert he began to suffer blinding headaches and a recurring impression that he smelled burning rubber. At his Los Angeles performance on February 11 1937 Gershwin normally a superb pianist suffered coordination problems and blackouts during the concert. These headaches and olfactory hallucinations continued for months until his collapse and subsequent coma. In the early hours of July 11 1937 doctors at Cedars removed a large brain tumor but unfortunately Gershwin died that morning at the age of 38. unknown
1934000903TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA 1934. On offer is a super Massey Hall concert programme date January 19 1934 for a performance by George Gershwin boldly signed by the composer over his printed name. Traces of a few tape repairs to the some of the edges and folds not affecting text or signature. Overall G. . Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Programme. unknown
1932OCB8293<p>Limited to 300 copies signed at limitation page by Gershwin and illustrator Alajalov. Lim. 78/300. Original blue morocco leather with gilt lettering decorated in the art-deco style gilt ruled. Blue paper slipcase with loss. Rubbing chipping at corners. Frontispiece of Gershwin at the piano along with a variety of full-page illustrations. Depicting words and music of some of the best known American music such as <em>Lady be Good</em> <em>I Got Rhythm</em> <em>Swanee</em> and more. Gershwin 1898-1937 was an American composer and pianist. His compositions spanned popular jazz and classical genres. He posthumously received a special Pulitzer Prize for his distinguished and enduring contributions to American music.</p><p>Includes sheet music in rear pocket for Gershwin's song: <em>Mischa Yascha Toscha Sascha </em>words by Arthur Francis.</p><p>Published by: Random House</p><p>Location published: New York</p><p>Year published: 1932</p><p>Edition: Limited Edition</p><p>Signed by: Signed by Author Signed by Illustrator</p><p>Illustrated by: Alajalov</p> Random House
19321903005Random House 1932. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Good. The very limited SIGNED LIMITED edition of this collection of Gershwin's classic music one of 300 numbered copies number 132 bound in the publisher's full morocco and signed by Gershwin. Wear on spine but solid and intact. Original extra sheet music laid in the back in special sleeve built into the binding. Random House hardcover
19321903005Random House 1932. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Good. The very limited SIGNED LIMITED edition of this collection of Gershwin's classic music one of 300 numbered copies number 132 bound in the publisher's full morocco and signed by Gershwin. Wear on spine but solid and intact. Original extra sheet music laid in the back in special sleeve built into the binding. Random House hardcover books
19321909112Random House 1932. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Signed limited edition one of 300 signed by George Gershwin. In publisher's original leather covers. Random House hardcover books
19321909112Random House 1932. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Signed limited edition one of 300 signed by George Gershwin. In publisher's original leather covers. Random House hardcover
1932130<p><strong>Ltd to 300 numbered copies signed by Gershwin & the illustrator Alajalov on the colophon</strong>.</p><p>Orig. moroccan leather cover with gilt title. Gilt title on spine. Includes the 8pp pamphlet containing the song: "Mischa Yascha Toscha" inserted in rear pocket as issued. Slightly rubbed at edges but a beautiful copy! Spine has been professionally rebacked. Signed.<br /><br />Also annotated in pencil on free end paper by singer Gerald Shattuck: "Yps - while this is signed by the composer & the illustrator I feel it would not be complete until signed by the choice singer of these lovely ballads. None other than Gerald Shattuck".</p> Random House hardcover
1935212351New York: Random House 1935. Limited. hardcover. very good. Libretto by Dubose Heyward; Lyrics by Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Frontispiece and title page decoration by George Biddle. Small folio full red leather professionally recased with most of the original spine preserved and with the black morocco labels restamped. New York: Random House 1935. First Edition. One of 250 copies autographed by both Gershwins Heyward and Rouben Mamoulian the director. A very good copy.<br/> <br/> Random House unknown
193084308New York: The John Day Company 1930. First edition of this work on American popular music. Octavo original cloth illustrated. Introduction by George Gershwin. Boldly signed "Sincerely George Gershwin" on the dedication page. Additionally signed by conductor Charles Previn and tenor James Melton. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Previn was an American film composer who was highly active at Universal in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Before going to Hollywood Previn had arranged music for over 100 Broadway productions. Melton was a popular singer in the 1920s and 1930s and later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932-35. Contemporary bookplate near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed. American composer and pianist George Gershwin's orchestral compositions spanned the genres of popular jazz and classical music and are now considered to be some of the most important musical works of the twentieth century. Gershwin began his career composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and soon became a major figure in musical theatre in New York City and later Hollywood. Gershwin's classic Song-Book is illustrated with full-page color lithographic plates after Constantin Alajalov and includes such Gershwin standards as "Swanee" "Fascinating Rhythm" "That Certain Feeling" "The Man I Love" "Strike Up the Band" and "I Got Rhythm" among others. "In one of his few prose writings George provided an introduction for the song book. What is most important. is that it contained the original published version of each song followed side by side by George's 'improvised' versions of the songs" Carnovale 14. The John Day Company hardcover books
193084308New York: The John Day Company 1930. First edition of this work on American popular music. Octavo original cloth illustrated. Introduction by George Gershwin. Boldly signed "Sincerely George Gershwin" on the dedication page. Additionally signed by conductor Charles Previn and tenor James Melton. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Previn was an American film composer who was highly active at Universal in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Before going to Hollywood Previn had arranged music for over 100 Broadway productions. Melton was a popular singer in the 1920s and 1930s and later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35. Contemporary bookplate near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed. American composer and pianist George Gershwin’s orchestral compositions spanned the genres of popular jazz and classical music and are now considered to be some of the most important musical works of the twentieth century. Gershwin began his career composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and soon became a major figure in musical theatre in New York City and later Hollywood. Gershwin's classic Song-Book is illustrated with full-page color lithographic plates after Constantin Alajalov and includes such Gershwin standards as “Swanee†“Fascinating Rhythm†“That Certain Feeling†“The Man I Love†“Strike Up the Band†and “I Got Rhythm†among others. “In one of his few prose writings George provided an introduction for the song book. What is most important… is that it contained the original published version of each song followed side by side by George’s ‘improvised’ versions of the songs†Carnovale 14. The John Day Company hardcover
1932149432New York: Simon and Schuster Inc 1932. First edition of Gershwin’s classic songbook with stunning full-page illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Quarto original half-cloth frontispiece photograph of Gershwin playing the piano taken by Maurice Goldberg profusely illustrated by Constantin Alajalov. Presentation copy inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper "To Jean King Good wishes George Gershwin." Very good in a good dust jacket. Rare in the original dust jacket and signed and inscribed. American composer and pianist George Gershwin’s orchestral compositions spanned the genres of popular jazz and classical music and are now considered to be some of the most important musical works of the twentieth century. Gershwin began his career composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and soon became a major figure in musical theatre in New York City and later Hollywood. Gershwin's classic Song-Book is illustrated with full-page color lithographic plates after Constantin Alajalov and includes such Gershwin standards as “Swanee†“Fascinating Rhythm†“That Certain Feeling†“The Man I Love†“Strike Up the Band†and “I Got Rhythm†among others. “In one of his few prose writings George provided an introduction for the song book. What is most important… is that it contained the original published version of each song followed side by side by George’s ‘improvised’ versions of the songs†Carnovale 14. Simon and Schuster Inc hardcover
1932119552New York: Random House 1932. Signed limited first edition number 206 of only 300 copies signed by George Gershwin and illustrator Constantin Alajalov. Quarto bound in full publishers morocco frontispiece portrait of Gershwin and numerous full-page illustrations by Alajalov. In near fine condition. An exceptional example. American composer and pianist George Gershwin's orchestral compositions spanned the genres of popular jazz and classical music and are now considered to be some of the most important musical works of the twentieth century. Gershwin began his career composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and soon became a major figure in musical theatre in New York City and later Hollywood. Gershwin's classic Song-Book is illustrated with full-page color lithographic plates after Constantin Alajalov and includes such Gershwin standards as "Swanee" "Fascinating Rhythm" "That Certain Feeling" "The Man I Love" "Strike Up the Band" and "I Got Rhythm" among others. "In one of his few prose writings George provided an introduction for the song book. What is most important. is that it contained the original published version of each song followed side by side by George's 'improvised' versions of the songs" Carnovale 14. Random House unknown books
1935140939255New York: Random House 1935. Limited Edition. Very Good. Limited edition. Copy 63 of only 250 signed by composer George Gershwin lyricist Ira Gershwin author of the original novel and the play itself Dubose Heyward and director Rouben Mamoulian. xii 559 3 pp. Publisher's full red morocco titles blindstamped on spine lacking labels on front and spine as is common as well as the elusive slipcase. An unsophisticated copy with worn head and tail rubbing along edges wear spot to back cover small piece of tape on spine hinges over-opened very slight wave along top edge of text at front internally clean and overall Very Good. A deluxe signed edition of the classic music of the popular English-language opera with all African American characters featuring oft-covered songs like "Summertime" "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "I Loves You Porgy. Random House unknown books
1932115405Random House 1932. hardcover. Very Good. 1932 Random House signed Gershwin and Alajalov illustrator #263 of 300 in gilt titled and decorated blue leather slightly dried at the gutters. Includes string bound score for a song in rear pocket. In original slip case. oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Random House hardcover
1932179299New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1932. Signed by the composer First edition signed by George Gershwin George S. Kaufman and three members of the original Broadway cast. This political lampoon opened on Broadway on 26 December 1931 and was the first musical to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Victor Moore who created the role of Alexander Throttlebottom William Gaxton who created the role of John P. Wintergreen and Lois Moran who created the role of Mary Turner have signed the page opposite the cast list. Octavo. Original red and blue boards spine lettered in light blue covers decorated with stars in light blue. With dust jacket. Housed in a custom grey cloth folding box. Bookplate of Maxwell Steinhardt designed by Rockwell Kent. Extremities a little worn with occasional loss; some loss to head and foot of jacket spine spine a little toned unclipped jacket: a very good copy in like jacket. hardcover
193211332New York: New World Music Corporation / Harms 1932. First edition. Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Upright folio. Original wrappers printed in red black and white. Title vb; Cast vb; Synopsis vb; Musical Program; 5 - 198. This copy has been inscribed by Gershwin with an AMQS on the title page to his lifelong friend George Pallay: "For George Pallay – bar of music / from / George Gershwin / July 6 1932." Nicely bound in modern grey cloth with title to spine original front wrapper bound in rear wrapper lacking and with edge tears repaired and filled on this page and the following otherwise very clean internally and in fine condition overall. Fuld p. 654 indicating that the present score was published on April 29 1932. An excellent association copy. <br style="">"Of The I Sing" opened in New York City on Dec. 26 1931 and ran for 441 performances receiving critical and box office success. Brooks Atkinson's original review in the New York Times called it "a taut and lethal satire. funnier than the government and not nearly so dangerous." In 1932 it became the first musical comedy ever to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize.  An original musical comedy in two acts with the book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin the songs in the production include: "Wintergreen For President"; "Who Is the Lucky Girl To Be"; "The Dimple on My Knee"; "Because Because"; "As the Chairman of the Committee"; "How Beautiful"; "Never Was There a Girl So Fair"; "Some Girls Can Bake a Pie"; "Love is Sweeping the Country"; "Of Thee I Sing"; "Here's a Kiss for Cinderella"; "I Was the Most Beautiful Blossom"; "Hello Good Morning"; "Who Cares"; "Garcon S'il vous plait"; "The Illegitimate Daughter"; "We'll Impeach Him"; "The Senatorial Roll Call"; "Jilted"; "Who Could Ask For Anything More I'm About to Be a Mother"; "Posterity Is Just Around the Corner"; "Trumpeter Blow Your Golden Horn"; and "Finale On That Matter No One Budges." <br>"George Pallay was a Paley cousin and a friend of George's since 1917. Pallay was a bit of a shady character. It was said that he had Mafia connections. A stock promoter and investor who had changed his name from Abramson he was often part of George's entourage someone who arranged the tickets knew the right bootleggers. He was the friend who would get the girl for George and then get rid of the girl for George. Pallay was singularly devoted to George and no one had been more vigilant during the final days. Pallay had played a  key role at the hospital during Gershwin's brain surgery having been stationed at a desk just outside the operating theater along with George's agent Arthur Lyons. As the operation progressed the doctors would tell Pallay what was happening and then he would relay the latest update by telephone to the four family members – Lee and Ira and Lee's sister Emily Paley and her husband Lou who had just arrived – waiting on another floor. At first the news seemed good and Pallay informed the family that a cyst the size of a grapefruit had been discovered and excised. This seemed to be good news and the doctors were momentarily optimistic. The news was relayed to the family. Then the surgeons discovered that in fact there remained an embedded tumor. At this point George's brain was swelling uncontrollably. The outlook was grim. This terrible update was relayed by Pallay to the family." Katharine Weber The Memory of All That: George Gershwin Kay Swift and My Family's Legacy of Infidelities New York: Broadway Paperbacks 2011 pp. 216-217. <br style=""> New World Music Corporation / Harms hardcover books
1932140940789New York: Simon and Schuster 1932. First Edition. Near Fine. First trade edition first printing. Signed by George Gershwin and dated in the year of publication. Bound in publisher's original orange cloth with umber cloth overlay on front cover lettered in blue. Near Fine with light fading and small stain to spine cloth light shelf wear and soiling to cloth. Pages toned hinge at dedication page is lightly exposed. A lovely copy signed by the composer with illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Simon and Schuster unknown books
1932140940789New York: Simon and Schuster 1932. First Edition. Near Fine. First trade edition first printing. Signed by George Gershwin and dated in the year of publication. Bound in publisher's original orange cloth with umber cloth overlay on front cover lettered in blue. Near Fine with light fading and small stain to spine cloth light shelf wear and soiling to cloth. Pages toned hinge at dedication page is lightly exposed. A lovely copy signed by the composer with illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Simon and Schuster unknown