Autographs from people credited in The Firebrand of Florence
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MAURICE ABRAVANEL - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 328057Program signed by Maurice Abravanel, inscribed "To Max Lovenherz,/wishing you happy listening!/Maurice Abravanel" in blue ink. This program is for Israel in Egypt and contains 11 pages. Abravanel was a notable American Jewish conductor.Price: $220.00
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JOHN MURRAY ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 11/1948 - HFSID 18980Publicity photo of John Murray Anderson yelling into a microphone, inscribed "To very dear 'Cobra'/for Auld Lang Syne/Murray/Nov. 1948." Signed in 1948, with pencil notations and a handwritten caption about Anderson rehearsing for the circus.
Price: $280.00
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JOHN MURRAY ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1925 - HFSID 324878Photograph of John Murray Anderson, inscribed and signed: "To Harry Thompson Wright;-/Sincerely/John Murray Anderson/ 1925", in black ink. Accompanied by an unsigned playbill for the Imperial Theatre. Signed in 1925, showcasing his theatrical contributions.
Price: $320.00
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PAUL BEST - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED IN TEXT - HFSID 314466Handwritten resume signed by Paul Best from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World. Document includes biographical details such as birth date and professional training. It represents a comprehensive record of American stage and film since 1945.
Price: $220.00
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MELVILLE COOPER - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1973 - HFSID 19370Slip of paper signed by Melville Cooper, dated "3-29-73," affixed to a mounting sheet that also includes a candid photograph. Cooper was a British-born actor known for roles in Dawn Patrol and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Price: $90.00
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MELVILLE COOPER - DIRECTORY PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 324046Directory photo signed by Melville Cooper from The Players Directory, in green ink. Biography printed on the page, with unrelated bio on the verso. Cooper, a British-born actor, is noted for roles in Dawn Patrol and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Price: $140.00
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MELVILLE COOPER - DIRECTORY PHOTO SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 324031Page from Players Directory signed by actors Melville Cooper, Robert Coote, Henry Corden, and William Cottrell on their respective sections. Notable roles include Cooper's performances in Dawn Patrol and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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BERT FREED - TYPED RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 311771Typed resume personally signed by Bert Freed, detailing his biographical information and professional experience in film and theatre. From the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, documenting American stage and film history since 1945.
Price: $320.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 178331Index card signed in black ink by Ira Gershwin. Known as the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize for Of Thee I Sing, he collaborated with his brother George Gershwin and later worked with other composers on notable musicals and films.
Price: $380.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 55598Autograph letter signed: "Ira", addressing "Dear Lillian", expressing feelings about his doctorate. Gershwin, the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize, reflects humorously on his identity as a "bookkeeper at heart" in the letter.
Price: $450.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/19/1951 - HFSID 252561Autograph letter signed by Ira Gershwin, dated January 19, 1951, providing advice to Mr. John A. Fischback about publishers. Includes addressed mailing envelope. Gershwin, the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize, is known for his collaborations with his brother George Gershwin.
Price: $800.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/12/1942 - HFSID 67267Photograph sent by Ira Gershwin includes a clipped signature of his brother, George. Signed letter dated May 12, 1942, discusses providing photographs and the clipped signature for a collector. Gershwin was a Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist.
Price: $500.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/07/1966 - HFSID 55597Autograph letter signed by Ira Gershwin, dated July 7, 1966, discussing a forwarded copy of the Citation. The letter expresses his affection for the recipient, likely his accountant Sam, and mentions the unsolicited copies sent to him.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/21/1964 - HFSID 252559Autograph letter signed by Ira G., dated September 21, 1964, addressed to Mr. John A. Fischback, discussing a phone number and an invitation to visit. Includes an addressed mailing envelope postmarked from Beverly Hills, California.
Price: $425.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/18/1959 - HFSID 252566Autograph letter signed by Ira Gershwin, discussing his book Lyrics on Several Occasions. Dated October 18, 1959, and addressed to John A. Fischbach. Accompanied by the original envelope with Gershwin's Beverly Hills address.
Price: $900.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/08/1961 - HFSID 55601Autograph letter signed by Ira Gershwin, dated December 8, 1961, thanking his accountant for a telegram and including a sketch of a man bowing. The letter discusses a check for $8,000 for California state tax.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 43024Publicity photograph of Ira Gershwin sitting at his desk with a cigar, inscribed and signed, "For Sidney C. Feldman//With best wishes/Ira Gershwin." Gershwin is recognized for his significant contributions to American musical theater and songwriting.
Price: $450.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - COMMEMORATIVE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 28988Commemorative cover signed: "Ira Gershwin." The item honors George Gershwin and depicts Ira at his desk with a cigar. Ira Gershwin, an award-winning lyricist and Pulitzer Prize recipient, wrote lyrics for many songs in collaboration with his brother.
Price: $220.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - COMMEMORATIVE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 88785Commemorative cover signed by Ira Gershwin honoring Robert Stolz. Gershwin, the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize, is known for his work with his brother George and other composers. He was nominated for multiple Academy Awards for Best Song.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 42478First Day Cover signed by "Ira Gershwin", honoring the 50th Anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, postmarked New York, New York, October 15, 1964. Includes a 5-cent American Music stamp affixed.
Price: $380.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 46609First Day Cover signed by Ira Gershwin honors George Gershwin, with two 8-cent stamps affixed and postmarked Beverly Hills, California, on February 28, 1973. It commemorates Gershwin's contributions to music and includes pencil notes on the verso.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 57188First Day Cover signed by "Ira Gershwin", commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Postmarked New York, October 15, 1964, with a 5-cent American Music stamp, marking the First Day of Issue.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 171232Philatelic envelope signed by six Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights, including "William Inge", "Frank D. Gilroy", "Arthur Miller", "Charles Gordone", "Ira Gershwin", and "George Kelly". Postmarked August 14, 1964, honoring Shakespeare's 400th anniversary.
Price: $400.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM SIGNED - HFSID 100278Box set of five records titled Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Books Music Arranged and Conducted by Nelson Riddle is inscribed and signed by Ira Gershwin with the message, "For Mr. Chad-/With/appreciation/And/Best wishes/From/Ira Gershwin." All records are included.
Price: $600.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM SIGNED 04/25/1980 - HFSID 173063Record album inscribed and signed by Ira Gershwin, stating, "For/Tom/Snyder/With/All/Best,/IraGersh-/win/Beverly/Hills/4-25-80." Includes a box set of two records, titled "Ira Gershwin Loves to Rhyme." All records are included.
Price: $500.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE 2/1951 - HFSID 252565Index card signed by Ira Gershwin, inscribed with “For Mrs. H. W. Klingler/Ira Gershwin/Feb.'51, Beverley Hills, Calif.” Recognized as the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize, Gershwin collaborated with his brother George on numerous songs.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 29540Sheet music for the song "Liza (All The Clouds Roll Away)" from the Broadway musical Ziegfeld Show Girl is signed by Ira Gershwin on the front cover. This piece includes lyrics by Ira Gershwin and music by George Gershwin.
Price: $450.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - SHOW BILL SIGNED CIRCA 1943 - HFSID 84391Show bill signed by Ira Gershwin for Porgy and Bess, with the signature appearing on page 7. Ira Gershwin, the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize, collaborated with his brother George on numerous famous works.
Price: $400.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 42963Typescript signed by Ira Gershwin, titled Strike Up the Band, features his autograph as "Ira Gershwin". Gershwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist, is known for his collaborations with his brother George and other composers throughout his career.
Price: $380.00
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MAX GORDON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19664Autograph note signed by Max Gordon, stating "She is perfect-no less- Bill Whitney/To Hildegarde- You see I am not/so shy after all/Max Gordon" in blue ink, co-signed by Eddie Birnbryer on verso. Written on a guest roster fragment.
Price: $280.00
