Gershwin, Ira. (1896–1983). Signed Limited Edition Facsimile Song, "Hi-Ho!". Elaborate limited facsimile edition of a song written in 1936 by George and Ira for the 1937 Astaire/Rogers musical "Shall We Dance," but which was not used in the final production. HI-HO! was intended to be the opening song in the film, but apparently when RKO realized it would cost $55,000 just to shoot that one number, it was dropped from the score - a score that included such classics as "They All Laughed" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off." The song was first published 20 years later in 1967.
In 1968, The Museum of the City of New York published this facsimile edition of HI-HO! for the "Friends of The Theatre & Music Collection of the Museum of the City of New York." This spendid edition consists of a slipcase which is covered with Al Hirschfeld's famous caricatures of the Brothers Gershwin. Inside is not only the complete sheet music (with a price of 75 cents), but also a printed facsimile of the original handwritten musical manuscript of the song. Finally, there is the limitation page which states that 250 copies have been printed, signed by Ira Gershwin. This is #98.
Slipcase measure 10" x 12", in good condition, lightly rubbed with a couple of dings. Inside gray folder is in excellent condition, still with the original ribbon. Printed sheet music (9pp) and facsimile manuscript (6pp) both pristine. Signed limitation page is the inside back cover of the gray folder and is in perfect condition.
In 1968, The Museum of the City of New York published this facsimile edition of HI-HO! for the "Friends of The Theatre & Music Collection of the Museum of the City of New York." This spendid edition consists of a slipcase which is covered with Al Hirschfeld's famous caricatures of the Brothers Gershwin. Inside is not only the complete sheet music (with a price of 75 cents), but also a printed facsimile of the original handwritten musical manuscript of the song. Finally, there is the limitation page which states that 250 copies have been printed, signed by Ira Gershwin. This is #98.
Slipcase measure 10" x 12", in good condition, lightly rubbed with a couple of dings. Inside gray folder is in excellent condition, still with the original ribbon. Printed sheet music (9pp) and facsimile manuscript (6pp) both pristine. Signed limitation page is the inside back cover of the gray folder and is in perfect condition.
Gershwin, Ira. (1896–1983). Signed Limited Edition Facsimile Song, "Hi-Ho!". Elaborate limited facsimile edition of a song written in 1936 by George and Ira for the 1937 Astaire/Rogers musical "Shall We Dance," but which was not used in the final production. HI-HO! was intended to be the opening song in the film, but apparently when RKO realized it would cost $55,000 just to shoot that one number, it was dropped from the score - a score that included such classics as "They All Laughed" and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off." The song was first published 20 years later in 1967.
In 1968, The Museum of the City of New York published this facsimile edition of HI-HO! for the "Friends of The Theatre & Music Collection of the Museum of the City of New York." This spendid edition consists of a slipcase which is covered with Al Hirschfeld's famous caricatures of the Brothers Gershwin. Inside is not only the complete sheet music (with a price of 75 cents), but also a printed facsimile of the original handwritten musical manuscript of the song. Finally, there is the limitation page which states that 250 copies have been printed, signed by Ira Gershwin. This is #98.
Slipcase measure 10" x 12", in good condition, lightly rubbed with a couple of dings. Inside gray folder is in excellent condition, still with the original ribbon. Printed sheet music (9pp) and facsimile manuscript (6pp) both pristine. Signed limitation page is the inside back cover of the gray folder and is in perfect condition.
In 1968, The Museum of the City of New York published this facsimile edition of HI-HO! for the "Friends of The Theatre & Music Collection of the Museum of the City of New York." This spendid edition consists of a slipcase which is covered with Al Hirschfeld's famous caricatures of the Brothers Gershwin. Inside is not only the complete sheet music (with a price of 75 cents), but also a printed facsimile of the original handwritten musical manuscript of the song. Finally, there is the limitation page which states that 250 copies have been printed, signed by Ira Gershwin. This is #98.
Slipcase measure 10" x 12", in good condition, lightly rubbed with a couple of dings. Inside gray folder is in excellent condition, still with the original ribbon. Printed sheet music (9pp) and facsimile manuscript (6pp) both pristine. Signed limitation page is the inside back cover of the gray folder and is in perfect condition.