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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
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
1953468431953. GERSHWIN George. PORGY AND BESS PLAYBILL PROGRAM. NY: Playbill Inc. Sept. 14 1953. 8vo. printed wraps. Original Playbill magazine for the Ziegfeld Theatre production. Very Good some browning covers. $10.00. <br/><br/> paperback 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
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
24660Small quarto. Original publisher's pictorial wrappers. 28 pp. <br/><br/>Program for a performance at The Ziegfeld Theatre in New York for the week beginning Monday August 10 1953 with cast including LeVern Hutcherson as Porgy Leontyne Price as Bess and Cab Calloway as Sportin' Life. <br/><br/>Somewhat worn and creased. A folk opera in three acts Gershwin's highly popular work was first performed in New York at the Alvin Theatre on October 10 1935. 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
192746050NY: New World Music/Harms 1927. Music. 4to pp. 12. Cover split partway at fold o/w VG. New World Music/Harms unknown books
1953195098<p>under direction of Robert Breen. New York Everyman Opera 1952. 4to. Introduction reproduces a Dwight D. Eisenhower letter dated March 30 1953. 28 pages including outer printed covers. Gershwin 1898-1937 American composer of theatrical and film scores often with his brother Ira; also known for his semiclassical jazz-influenced orchestral works "Rhapsody in Blue" 1924; "An American in Paris" 1928 and his innovative folk opera "Porgy and Bess" 1935; won first Pulitzer Prize for a musical "Of Thee I Sing" 1931.</p> unknown books
502093See Description. Very Good GERSHWIN George. PROGRAM for the Blevins Davis/Robert Breen production of "Porgy and Bess" Ziegfeld Theatre New York 1953 starring Cab Calloway LeVern Hutchinson and Leslie Scott. 4to. 37 b/w photographs numerous b/w illustrations. Stiff color pictorial wraps. Soft cover. See Description paperback books
1947205316Nashville: Fiske University Library 1947. 32p. 5.5x8.5 inches introduction catalog with illustrations very good first edition booklet in stapled blue wraps. Fiske University Library unknown books
192715688ENew York: Harms Inc 1927. First Edition. Sheet music with words and music for the song “Why Must We Always Be Dreaming†from the Ziegfeld production of Rosalie starring Marilyn Miller and Jack Donahue. Ownership name and circular stamp 1 3/4†from Houck’s Music Store of Nashville TN on the front cover. About fine copy with the faintest hint of use. The front cover features a portrait sketch of the lovely Marilyn Miller in an evening gown with a fur stole over her shoulder. Harms, Inc 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
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
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
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
46869Woodford Green Essex: International Music Pub. Ltd N.d. Softcover. Very good/No jacket issued. Woodford Green Essex: International Music Pub. Ltd N.d. 2 vols. Illustrated in b/w and color. 376; 384 pp. Softcover. Large 4to. Black stiff wrappers. Spine of volume 2 creased else very good in a very good box. Very good/No jacket issued. Multiple volumes - extra shipping charges apply International Music Pub. Ltd paperback 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
1965WRCLIT73893New York 1965. Quarto. Pictorial stapled wrappers. Three- color cover illustration by Philip Trachtman . Black & white photographs. Spine crease rubbed inked cast notations and ticket stub stapled to inside wrap else very good. A roadshow program for this Civil rights-era revival of the original Gershwin and Heyward 1935 musical in this instance as evidenced by the ticket stub associated with a production at the Storrowton Music Fair. Directed by Ella Gerber this cast included John Bubbles as "Sportin' Life" and LeVern Hutcherson as Porgy; Martha Flowers and Catherine Eason alternated the role of Bess. unknown books
1953WRCLIT73891New York: Everyman Opera Co. 1953. Pictorial stapled wrappers. Color cover illustration. Black & white photographs. Spine crease rubbed small nick to lower edge of wrap else very good. A souvenir program for the New York Ziegfield Theatre appearance of this production fresh from its European tour. The original Blevins Davis and Robert Breen revival and restoration of the original Gershwin and Heyward 1935 musical premiered in Dallas in June 1952 and this New York production ran from 10 March to 28 November 1953 for 305 performances at Billy Rose's Ziegfeld Theatre. Directed by Breen this cast included Cab Calloway as "Sportin' Life" LeVern Hutcherson as Porgy and Leontyne Price and Urylee Leonardos alternating in the role of Bess. Everyman Opera Co. unknown books
1952WRCLIT73899Hollywood: Popular Programs 1952. 16pp. plus 4pp insert. Pictorial stapled self wrappers. Three-color cover illustration and design by Bruce Hopper. Photographs. Spine crease slightly rubbed else very good. Producers Blevins Davis and Robert Breen revival and restoration of the original Gershwin and Heyward 1935 musical brought the opera to the people. This program corresponds to its premiere production by State Fair Musicals in Dallas. Directed by Breen this cast included Lorenzo Fuller as "Sportin' Life" William Warfield and LeVern Hutcherson alternated as Porgy Leontyne Price and Catherine Ayers alternated the role of Bess. Popular Programs unknown books
1976WRCLIT73897Philadelphia: Trachtman Publishing Co. 1976. Pictorial stapled wrappers. Black & white photographs. About fine. The Houston Grand Opera presented the uncut original score of Gershwin's opera in 1976 to much acclaim. Directed by Jack O'Brien this cast included Larry Marshall as "Sportin' Life" Donnie Ray Albert Abraham Lind-Oquendo and Robert Mosley alternated as Porgy and Clamma Dale Esther Hinds and Irene Oliver alternated the role of Bess. The program features stills from the earliest productions of the opera to the instant production. Trachtman Publishing Co. unknown books
1939186977New York: Gershwin Publishing Corp. & Chappell & Co. Inc 1939. 6p. including covers 6.75x10.5 inches sheet music and lyrics folded sheets in pictorial covers light wear and toning. Cover shows a silhouette-drawn Porgy in a goat-cart the title in production-font. Gershwin Publishing Corp. & Chappell & Co. Inc unknown books
1999Embry 180980Simon & Schuster 1999. First edition first printing. Fine in fine dust jacket in mylar cover. Color illus. by Mike Wimmer. Simon & Schuster, 1999. First edition, first printing. unknown books
1993286491New York: Knopf 1993. hardcover. very good/very good. Illustrated. 414 pages. Thick oblong 4to. black cloth backed stamped brown boards one corner bumped. New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1993. A very good copy in a very good price-clipped wrapper.<br/><br/> Knopf unknown books
