Lyricist (1896–1981) who wrote the lyrics to the standards, ‘Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?,’ ‘April in Paris,’ and ‘It's Only a Paper Moon’ as well as all of the songs in The Wizard of Oz. TLS signed “Pax vobiscum, E. Y. Harburg,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 30, 1976. Harburg writes an admirer in New York City. In part: “Keep writing those nourishing letters. They are more therapeutic probably, than y our medical ministrations. You are a dear man to have taken time off to let me know that I have been a good sailor on a short cruise, and that whatever cargo my genes have carried have been delivered to people like yourself.” In fine condition, with creasing along the top edge and a few tiny dings at the left edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.
