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Lot #958
George Gershwin

Answering a dancer’s request for permission to use ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ after having “been out of town concertising”

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Answering a dancer’s request for permission to use ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ after having “been out of town concertising”

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, April 8, 1936. Letter to Marga Waldron. In full: “Please excuse the lateness of this reply as I have been out of town concertising. I should be glad to grant your request to use ‘Rhapsody In Blue’ and ‘Life of a Rose’ for a European tour but the rights must be obtained from the publishers, T.B. Harms. I am no longer connected with that concern as I have my own publishing house, but these numbers still remain with Harms.” In fine condition, with a couple small separations along central intersecting horizontal and vertical folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Marga Waldron was a dancer who performed in Europe in May and June of 1936. A beautifully signed letter mentioning his classic composition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #413 - Ended August 14, 2013





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