Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989). That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune; That International Rag; Snookie Ookums.
Vintage first editions of three early songs from the master of the Great American Songbook. All with attractive full-page cover art to the titles.
1. "That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune." Sung by Leon Miller and Tempest Grace (both depicted in a vignette photograph on the title). New York: Ted Snyder, 1909. Title, 2-5 pp. Signature of former owner, "Pauline Hicks." Leaves detached and damp stained.
2. "That International Rag." Written for Berlin's 1913 tour of England. Also performed by Harry Bickford (depicted in a vignette photograph on the title). New York: Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, 1913. Title with cover art by E.H. Pfeiffer, New York; 2-5 pp. Damp stained.
3. "Snookey Ookums." From the film Easter Parade. Sung by June Le Veay (depicted in a vignette photograph on the title). New York: Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, 1913. Title with cover art by E.H. Pfeiffer, New York, depicting people from around the world singing the song under the Paton of Uncle Sam; 2-5 pp. Damp stained; tear to pp. 3-4.
"Berlin had three phenomenally successful careers: he was one of Broadway’s most melodic composers, he scored some of Hollywood’s most beloved film musicals, and he was a Tin Pan Alley songwriter with more singles hits than any other composer. It was as a Tin Pan Alley composer that he found early success." Gerald Bordman and Thomas S. Hischak in Grove Music Online.
Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989). That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune; That International Rag; Snookie Ookums.
Vintage first editions of three early songs from the master of the Great American Songbook. All with attractive full-page cover art to the titles.
1. "That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune." Sung by Leon Miller and Tempest Grace (both depicted in a vignette photograph on the title). New York: Ted Snyder, 1909. Title, 2-5 pp. Signature of former owner, "Pauline Hicks." Leaves detached and damp stained.
2. "That International Rag." Written for Berlin's 1913 tour of England. Also performed by Harry Bickford (depicted in a vignette photograph on the title). New York: Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, 1913. Title with cover art by E.H. Pfeiffer, New York; 2-5 pp. Damp stained.
3. "Snookey Ookums." From the film Easter Parade. Sung by June Le Veay (depicted in a vignette photograph on the title). New York: Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, 1913. Title with cover art by E.H. Pfeiffer, New York, depicting people from around the world singing the song under the Paton of Uncle Sam; 2-5 pp. Damp stained; tear to pp. 3-4.
"Berlin had three phenomenally successful careers: he was one of Broadway’s most melodic composers, he scored some of Hollywood’s most beloved film musicals, and he was a Tin Pan Alley songwriter with more singles hits than any other composer. It was as a Tin Pan Alley composer that he found early success." Gerald Bordman and Thomas S. Hischak in Grove Music Online.