George Gershwin's Signed Limited First Edition
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George Gershwin's Signed Limited First Edition Song-Book with Racy Illustrations by Constantin Alajalov
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New York: Random House, 1932. 12.75" x 9.25" First edition, one of 300 copies signed by Gershwin and illustrator Constantin Alajalov. Original gilt stamped black morocco. Lacked original spine, re-cased with new matching material, with professional repair to original lightly spotted end papers. Boards slightly rubbed along outer edges. Internal pages are very clean and flat.
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Boldly signed "George Gershwin," and additionally signed"alajalov" as illustrator, dated May 1932. Copy 236 from a limited edition of 300. Contains the music and lyrics to eighteen of Gershwin's classics, each paired with the illustrations by Alajalov in Art Deco style with a photographic portrait of Gershwin to the frontis. A scarce signed example with stunning illustrations.
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This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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