Gershwin, George. (1898–1937) & Gershwin, Ira. (1896–1983)
Lyrics on Several Occasions, Inscribed Presentation Copy
New York: Knopf. 1959. First edition. 371 pages. 6 x 9 inches. Signed and inscribed in black ink on front free endpaper by Ira Gershwin, "For Felix De Cola, With admiration - And every good wish - From Ira Gershwin." Black ink signature from George Gershwin clipped from check and mounted below, probably by Ira himself, as was his custom when giving gifts of this kind. Light soiling to jacket edges, scattered small marks and tape mounting remnants on signature page. Bank cancellation stamp touching the first letter of George’s signature, else fine.Felix De Cola (1906 - 1983) was a popular South-African born American pianist, composer and entertainer. He had several successful radio and TV shows (included among the first US Emmy nominees in 1949) and is remembered by many as the piano teacher of Harpo Marx. (5146)
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