Ira Gershwin Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
Died: August 17, 1983 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs an index card in black ink. Signature: "Ira Gershwin", 5x3 index card. The first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize (1932, Of Thee I Sing), Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) wrote the lyrics to a number of the songs by his older brother, George, including "Liza", beginning in 1924 for the musical Lady Be Good read more...
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter about how he feels about his doctorate. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira", ¼p, 8½x14 blue sheet. No place, no date. To "Dear Lillian" [Burke]. Headed: "Our Secret read more...
Sale Price $658.75
$775.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter giving advice. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira Gershwin", 1½p, 11x8½. No place, 1951 January 19. To Mr. John A. Fischback, Lemay, Missouri. In full: "And a good 1951 to you too. read more...
Sale Price $1,976.25
$2,325.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends a photograph to a collector and a clipped signature of his brother. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 6x7¼. Beverly Hills, California, 1942 May 12. To "Dear Mr. read more...
Sale Price $1,976.25
$2,325.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter forwarding a copy of the Citation. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira", 1p, 8½x10¾. No place, 1966 July 7. To Sam, probably his accountant. In full: "The V. of Md. read more...
Sale Price $658.75
$775.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter with his phone number and his new address. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 8x6½ letterhead. Beverly Hills, California, 1956 September 7. To Mr. John A. Fischback, Phoenix, Arizona. read more...
Sale Price $1,976.25
$2,325.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter with his phone number. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira G.", 1p, 6x4 imprinted card. No place, 1964 September 21. To Mr. John A. Fischback, Phoenix, Arizona. read more...
Sale Price $658.75
$775.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter talking about his book Lyrics on Several Occasions. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira Gershwin", 2p, 5¼x6¾, conjoined leaves. New York City, 1959 October 18. On letterhead of The Gotham to John A. Fischbach, Phoenix, Arizona. read more...
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends his accountant an $8,000.00 check for taxes and thanks for the telegram in 1961. Complete with a sketch by Gershwin of a man bowing by the signature! Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira", 1p, 8½x11. Beverly Hills, California, 1961 December 8. To Sam, probably his accountant. read more...
Sale Price $2,188.75
$2,575.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends an autograph letter sending tickets to a game. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ira," 1p, 8½x11. Beverly Hills, no year September 30. To Lillian [Burke]. In full: "Here are the 3 seats (tickets, rather) for the UCLA-Stanford game. read more...
Sale Price $658.75
$775.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs an imprinted card with an autograph sentiment. Autograph Sentiment Signed: "With/All Best-/From/Ira Gershwin/Beverly Hills, CA, August '71.", 6x4 imprinted card. read more...
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Small black and white publicity photograph of Ira Gershwin sitting at his desk writing lyrics, intent with a well-lit cigar in his mouth. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Sidney C. Feldman//With best wishes/Ira Gershwin/". B/w, 7x4¾ overall, image 5½x3¾ (one surface). read more...
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Black and white with sepia hue publicity photograph of Ira Gershwin wearing a suit and tie leaning on his elbow. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes to/Ralph Botsford/Ira Gershwin/Beverly Hills, Calif./May, 1942." B/w with sepia hue, 8x10. read more...
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a commemorative cover for Robert Stolz. Commemorative Cover Signed: "Ira Gershwin", 5¾x4 card for Robert Stolz. The first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize (1932, read more...
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a commemorative cover honoring George Gershwin. Commemorative cover signed: "Ira Gershwin". Color, 6¼x3½. The award-winning lyricist, known for his collaboration with his brother George, is seen at his desk, writing lyrics, intent with a well-lit cigar in his mouth. read more...
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a first day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. First Day Cover signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. First Day Cover read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a first day cover honoring George Gershwin. First Day Cover signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring George Gershwin, two 8-cent George Gershwin stamps affixed, postmarked Beverly Hills, California, 1973 February 28, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. read more...
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a philatelic envelope with typed lyrics honoring George Gershwin. Philatelic Envelope with typed lyrics signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring George Gershwin, 8-cent Gershwin stamp affixed, postmarked Beverly Hills, California, February 28, 1973, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. read more...
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a first day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. First Day Cover signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. First Day Cover read more...
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a first day cover honoring George Gershwin. First Day Cover signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring George Gershwin, 8-cent George Gershwin stamp affixed, postmarked Beverly Hills, California, 1973 February 28, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. read more...
Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAYWRIGHTS Six Pulitzer Prize winning playwrights sign a philatelic envelope honoring the 400th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare. Philatelic Envelope signed: "William Inge", "Frank D. read more...
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin inscribes a box set of five records produced by Verve titled "Ella Fitzgerald sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Books Music Arranged and Conducted by Nelson Riddle." Record album inscribed and signed: "For Mr. Chad-/With/appreciation/And/Best wishes/From/Ira Gershwin. read more...
Sale Price $1,742.50
$2,050.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin inscribes a box set of two records produced by George Garabedian titled "Ira Gershwin Loves to Rhyme" Record album inscribed and signed: "For/Tom/Snyder/With/All/Best,/IraGersh-/win/Beverly/Hills/4-25-80. read more...
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs his name to a collector. Inscribed signature: "For Mrs. H. W. Klingler/Ira Gershwin/Feb.'51, Beverley Hills, Calif", 5x3 index card. The first lyricist to win a read more...
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs sheet music for the song "Liza (All The Clouds Roll Away)" from the Broadway musical Ziegfeld Show Girl. Sheet Music signed: "Ira Gershwin" on front cover, 6p, 9x12. Sheet music for the song "Liza (All The Clouds Roll Away)" from the Broadway musical Ziegfeld Show Girl read more...
Sale Price $722.50
$850.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a show bill for Porgy and Bess. Show bill signed: "Ira Gershwin" on page 7, 16p, 6x9. Show bill for Porgy and Bess. The first lyricist read more...
Sale Price $743.75
$875.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin sends a typed letter of thanks for the get well card. Typed Letter Signed: "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 7¼x10¾ personal letterhead. Beverly Hills, California, 1958 January 14. To Mr. John A. Fischback, Phoenix, Arizona. read more...
Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a philatelic envelope with typed lyrics honoring George Gershwin. Philatelic Envelope with typed lyrics signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. read more...
Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a typed manuscript to The Shrine. Typed Manuscript signed: "Ira 'Bruskin' Gershwin", 1p, 6¼x4. In full: "Fascinated, he would stand before it, glorying. At such times, a sublime, shivery sensation... an incomprehensive wonder at the beauty of it all. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a typescript to Strike Up the Band. Typescript signed: "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 7¼x10½. Titled: Strike Up the Band. The first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize read more...
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00