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 “E. Y. Harburg,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, August 5, 1978. Short letter to a clergyman. In part: “I could think of nothing more beautiful than your Golden Rose bush growing outside my Martha’s Vineyard cottage.” In fine condition, with an old catalog entry taped to the bottom of the page, which could be matted out. RRAuction COA.
