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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 books
1932310443New York: Randon House 1932. First Edition. One of 300 copies signed by Gershwin and Alajalov. Frontispiece portrait of Gershwin at piano and numerous full-page illustrations by Alajalov. 167 3pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original full dark blue publisher's morocco decorated with "Art-Deco" style gilt stamped rules. Fine in a custom red half morocco slipcase and chemise. First Edition. One of 300 copies signed by Gershwin and Alajalov. Frontispiece portrait of Gershwin at piano and numerous full-page illustrations by Alajalov. 167 3pp. 1 vols. 4to. SIGNED BY GERSHWIN AND ALAJALOV. Containing the words and music to some of the best known American music ever written: "Lady be Good" "I Got Rhythm" "Swanee." The list goes on and on. The whole book is further enhanced by the charming Art-Deco illustrations by Alajalov.<br/><br/>This Deluxe Edition is signed by the composer and the artist. Randon House unknown books
193598943New York: Random House 1935. <span class="glossaryQtip qTip">Deluxe limited edition of Porgy and Bess number 55 of only 250 copies signed by George Gershwin Ira Gershwin DuBose Heyward and director Rouben Mamoulian.<i> </i>Folio</span> original full red <span class="glossaryQtip qTip">morocco</span> <span class="glossaryQtip qTip">raised bands</span> top edge gilt illustrated. In very good condition with light rubbing and wear. Gershwin read Porgy in 1926 and proposed that he should collaborate with Heyward on Porgy and Bess. In 1934 Gershwin and Heyward began work on the project by visiting the author's native Charleston. Gershwin explained why he called Porgy and Bess a folk opera in a 1935 New York Times article: "Porgy and Bess is a folk tale. Its people naturally would sing folk music. When I first began work in the music I decided against the use of original folk material because I wanted the music to be all of one piece. Therefore I wrote my own spirituals and folksongs. But they are still folk music - and therefore being in operatic form Porgy and Bess becomes a folk opera." Today Porgy and Bess is widely considered to be Gershwin's masterpiece. This deluxe edition of the piano-vocal score according to Fuld no orchestral score has ever been published was published in 1935 the year of Porgy and Bess premiere almost simultaneously with the first edition and is boldly signed on the limitation page at the rear by George and Ira Gershwin and the other principal creators of Porgy and Bess: librettist DuBose Heyward and director Rouben Mamoulian Fuld 539. Random House hardcover books
1932130Ltd to 300 numbered copies signed by Gershwin & the illustrator Alajalov on the colophon. 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". Random House hardcover books
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
193213474New York: Random House 1932. First edition. Full Leather. Fine. Small folio. 167 pp. One of only 300 special copies SIGNED by Gershwin and the illustrator Alajalov. Handsomely rebound in full leather with gilt art deco design elements. This copy includes the rare separate booklet of music for Mischa Yascha Toscha Sascha contained in a special pocket at rear of book. A beautiful example of this 20th century music rarity. Random House unknown books
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
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
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
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
9480Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Original drawing by the composer accomplished in pencil and mounted with an autograph signature clipped from a check. Gershwin has identified the portrait as "Irving Hockstader."<br><br><br />Gershwin was an enthusiastic amateur artist as well as an avid art collector. In his biography of the composer Edward Jablonski relates that Ira Gershwin collected various signatures and doodles from his brother and would frame them with Gershwin's checks and present them to friends p. 368. The present example is in excellent condition and remains in the original vintage frame the same frame used by Ira in similar known examples. Paper with sketch has slight tear to upper left corner but is otherwise in fine condition. Drawing measures 4.25 x 6.25 inches; total with frame is 9 x 13 inches. unknown books
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
502090See Description. Signed-Autograph Very Good GERSHWIN George. Bold 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. Signed by Authors. See Description unknown books
13125Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Program for the American pianist and composer's performance with James Melton and the Reiman Symphonic Orchestra on January 19 1934 signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Gershwin tenor James Melton and conductor Charles Previn. In very good condition with tape reinforcement along hinge. 2 pp. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. 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
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
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
19192716Folio. About 32 published song sheets of various sizes the largest being 13 1/4 x 10 bound into one volume. with the signature of Rosalind Wood former Countess Gauardabassi of Perugia Italy. Compilation of WWI Patriotic songs most with colorful cover graphics. Including a typescript of two songs pasted inside the front cover. Includes 3 songs by Irving Berlin Litz Rice George M. Cohan and Jerome Kern among others. 13 1/4 x 10. In Fine condition. This is a unique compilation of music sheets. One of a kind. Various Publishers for each music sheets hardcover books
190732009New York: Scribner's 1907. First edition. Red cloth gilt very good minor staining. With Ira Gershwin's ownership signature and address dated 1923. Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg "shared a special interest in a long line of light satirical poetry from Renaissance parodists and W.S. Gilbert to the latest newspaper verse of Franklin P. Adams Bert Taylor and the young Dorothy Parker. Carolyn Wells's anthology of society verse in particular became an indispensable resource as the two boys experimented with such classic forms as the ballad limerick ode rondeau and triolet. In time these two friends . would help usher in the so-called golden age of American popular song by applying the traditions of light verse to modern lyric writing" Pollock George Gershwin p. 15. <br/><br/> Scribner's hardcover books
010556Book. Fine. Soft cover. 8x10. 8X10 ALS Ira Gershwin 1896-1983 American lyricist brother of George Gershwin. Autograph letter signed"Ira". On letterhead stationery one page Dated Beverly Hills California. January 31 1966. To "Victor an art dealer regarding his use of signatures by George Gershwin. "Here are four checks of George's from which you can cut two signatures you prefer.". Paperback books
193021224ELos Angeles: 6 3/4†x 4 7/8†circa 1930s. Original black & white candid photograph of composer Gerorge Gershwin and Broadway composer and songwriter Harold Arlen. The photograph shows them on a tennis court in Los Angeles wearing tennis whites with Mr. Arlen without a shirt and Mr. Gershwin smoking a pipe. This photo was originally from Ira Gershwin’s personal collection. On the verso in pencil in an unknown hand “George Gershwin & Harold Arlen.†Fine. George Gershwin 1898 - 1937 is one of the most celebrated American composers having created such classics as Rhapsody in Blue 1924 An American in Paris 1928 and the opera Porgy and Bess 1935. He worked in Hollywood and composing music for Girl Crazy 1932 Flying Devils 1933 The Great Ziegfeld 1936 Shall We Dance 1937 and more. Harold Arlen 1905 - 1986 grew up in a musically talented family and as the son of a cantor also sang in his father’s synagogue then turned his sights toward a more popular medium and joined a jazz trio and followed the vaudeville circuit honing his gifts. In 1927 his songwriting career took off with the classic Broadway tune ‘Get Happy’ from the ‘9:15 Revue.’ His Broadway musicals include such hits as St. Louis Woman Vanities and House of Flowers. His many popular songs include ‘Stormy Weather’ ‘It’s Only a Paper Moon’ ‘I Love a Parade’ ‘That Old Black Magic’ ‘Blues In the Night’ and ‘One for My Baby and One More for the Road’. In 1939 Arlen won an Oscar for Best Song for the classic song sung by Judy Garland ‘Over the Rainbow’ in the film The Wizard of Oz for which he also contributed ‘Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead’ ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ ‘If I Only Had a Brain’ etc. He also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Song for ‘Now I Know’ in the film Up In Arms with Danny Kaye Dinah Shore Constance Dowling and Dana Andrews. 6 3/4†x 4 7/8†unknown books
292713unbound. very good. Dark bold signature in black fountain pen: "George Gershwin" removed from a check 3.75" x 1" e. earl 1930's. A very attractive example that would be perfect for framing. Very good condition.<br/><br/> One of the greatest American composers of all time whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres.<br/><br/> unknown books
19502661451950. unbound. Signed in full on a 2 x 4.5-inch piece of paper no place no date circa 1950. Matted below a 4.5 x 5.5-inch photo of Gershwin dressed in a suit and tie pipe in his mouth sitting comfortably and taking notes. Double-matted in brown and white and set in a brown frame measuring 15.25 x 10.25 inches. Near fine condition.<br/><br/> unknown books
