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10031. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
“Songs from Irving Berlin’s ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band" - SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY

Bound music book entitled, “Songs from Irving Berlin’s ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band,’” 9 x 12, 180 pages, signed and inscribed on the second free end page, “To Phyllis Arthur, best wishes from Irving Berlin.” Autographic condition: fine, with some light toning and soiling to signed page. Brownish-grey paper covers with a cloth-covered spine; front sunned; creasing to edges (mostly at corners); spine-edges rubbed, with several tears in cloth; cloth at spine-tail folded up; slightly yellowed and soiled. In a very nice custom-made brown cloth-covered case with a black leather title piece and beautiful marbled paper lining.

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8826. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
"Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning" - Signed Sheet Music

New York: Waterson, Berlin & Snyder. 1918. One of Berlin's most famous songs, boldly signed "Irv Berlin" in blue ink on the front cover. 4 pages, bifolium; 1/4 leather clamshell box. Read More...

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4501. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
Original Photograph

Vintage photograph of Berlin filming "Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning," in "This Is the Army," where he recreated a role he had played in his World War I hit "Yip! Yip! Yaphank."  Edges nicked, one corner margin torn, otherwise fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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8164. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
Autograph Signature

Vintage fountain pen signature from one of America’s greatest songwriters, signed "Irving Berlin” on an off-white card. Slightly toned, sold together with the original transmissal envelope. 5 x 3 inches.

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13633. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
TLS About WWI Bands

Typed letter signed from the great American songwriter dated October 30, 1957, responding to a letter from a Miss May Patterson about Army band members in World War I: "As I recall, I was one of a committee assigned to purchase band music for the overseas bands. Unfortunately, I have no information regarding any of the alumni... In closing, let me say that your letter brought back many memories of the First World War." On his letterhead and with the original envelope with "Irving Berlin's 'Sayonara'" stamp; some thumbtack holes but overall in fine condition. 7.25 x 10.5 inches (18.3 x 26.5 cm).

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21689. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
Very early typed letter signed to singer Lillian Shaw providing the lyrics for "Yiddle On Your Fiddle Play Some Ragtime"

One page typed letter, New York,  13 December 1909, signed "Irving" on one sheet of "Ted Snyder Company Music Publishers" stationery, accompanied by a second sheet providing the lyrics to "Yiddle On Your Fiddle Play Some Ragtime." The display 13 x 21 inches (33 x 53 cm); framed. The typed text somewhat faded, usual folds and creases, the sheets likely laid-down, not examined out of frame.  Read More...

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8206. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
Original Photograph in "Song Coat"

An amusing vintage photograph of the composer in a coat of song titles, musical top hat and "God Bless America" oversized bow tie, apparently in a club membership induction ceremony at "the Astor, fixed up like [N-word] Mike's Bowery bar, where Berlin began his career as a singing waiter. Announcer and bartender: Tony Sarg, cartoonist." Edges nicked, stamps and clippings on verso, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25.5 cm.).

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1214. Berlin, Irving. (1888-1989).
"This Is the Army," 1940 Souvenir Program Book

Large folio, in fine condition.

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22352. Merman, Ethel. (1908–1984) [Vandamm, Florence. (1883–1966)] [Berlin, Irving. (1888–1989)] .
"Annie Get Your Gun" - Signed 1946 Photograph

Original doubleweight black-and-white richly printed silver gelatin photograph, ca. 1946, inscribed in blue ink "To Paul / Best Wishes" and signed "Ethel Merman" to, respectively, the rear of the famed white motorbike and Merman's fishnet-stockinged right leg.  8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm). Ink stamped on the verso “Photograph by Vandamm Studio, 130 West 57th St., New York, N.Y.” and "Salute" and inscribed in pencil by the studio "Ethel Merman starring as Annie Oakley in 'Annie Get Your Gun' Imperial Theatre."A few blocks of nearly imperceptible toning or silvering, light show through from pencil writing along bottom edges, edges lightly dinged, overall fine.  Read More...


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14293. [Check This Out!] Berlin, Irving. (1888–1989) & Stokowski, Leopold. (1882–1977) & Tibbett, Lawrence. (1896–1960) & Cahn, Sammy. (1913–1993) & Jackson, Sr., Graham W. (1903–1983) & Tormé, Mel. (1925–1999).
Signed Check Collection

Collection of nine checks, each signed by a musician, composer, or singer, including: Irving Berlin, Leopold Stokowski, Lawrence Tibbett, Sammy Cahn (3), Graham W. Jackson, Sr., and Mel Torme.  In overall fine condition.

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17983. Hope, Bob. (1903–2003) & Zorina, Vera. (1917–2003).
Signed Photograph in "Louisiana Purchase"

Singed photograph of the two stars together in the 1941 musical film Louisiana Purchase. Both have signed on the image in blue ink. Press caption at the foot of the image and further typed caption on the verso. Light warping and some edge and surface wear; overall very good. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.8 cm). Read More...

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22331. Webb, Clifton. (1889–1966).
Autograph Season's Greetings card to Luigi Lucioni

Card with lettering, "Season's Greetings / Clifton Webb," printed in red in facsimile of the American actor/dancer/singer's handwriting, with autograph additions in red ink, "Luigress [sic] – How are you Best to your and your sisters." "Luigress" refers to Italian-American painter Luigi Lucioni (1900–1988). Bifolium; inside blank.  Oblong format, 4 x 5 inches (10 x 12.5 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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9158. Ziegfeld, Florenz. (1869 - 1932).
Collection of Ziegfeld Follies Sheet Music, 1912 - 1927

An interesting assortment of nine illustrated sheet music editions from the famous Ziegfeld Follies, a series of elaborate theatrical productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 through 1931. Inspired by the Folies Bergères of Paris, the Ziegfeld Follies were conceived and mounted by Florenz Ziegfeld, reportedly at the suggestion of his then-wife, the entertainer Anna Held. Generally in fine condition, as follows: Read More...

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10931. [Jazz & Song] Smith, Kate. (1907 - 1986).
Original 1933 Photograph of Smith playing tennis

Original and unusual sepia 1933 photograph of the popular singer best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," shown here playing tennis! 6.5 x 8.5 inches. Corners creased, else fine.

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3694. Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987).
Signed Vintage Photograph, "Follow the Fleet."

A superb signed doubleweight 8 x 10 inch black-and-white photograph of the legendary dancer in the role of Bake Baker in the 1936 film "Follow the Fleet," which included some of Irving Berlin's most popular tunes. Boldly signed in black ink.

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14464. Porter, Cole. (1891–1964).
Signed Document: Porter Consents to the use of his name in the Rodgers/Hart song "I Like to Recognize the Tune."

DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, June 6, 1943. Between Loew's Incorporated and the great composer and lyricist who consents to the use of his name “in the lyrics of a song entitled ‘I Like To Recognize The Tune’ written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart…to be used in connection with your photoplay tentatively entitled, ‘Meet the People.” The document goes on to quote the lyrics in full, with the verse mentioning Porter reading: “We murder the music of Mozart / We’re poison to Irving Berlin / We always slaughter the tunes of Cole Porter / And do it again and again.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Porter. In fine condition, with expected document wear.  Handsomely framed together with a photograph of Porter. 36 x 20 inches total. Framed to 20.5 x 35 inches. Read More...

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