Outstanding collection of items related to the 1956 Broadway musical My Fair Lady. First is a leatherbound presentation copy of the original script for My Fair Lady, 8 x 11.25, signed on the title page in blue ballpoint by its creators, “Alan Jay Lerner” and “Frederick Loewe.” Front cover is embossed in gold with the title and an inscription, “For Basil O’Connor on his 65th birthday, January 8, 1957. With admiration and affection, Dorothy Ducas.” The book is housed in its original presentation box, and enclosed is an ALS from Ducas transmitting the gift. Also included are two TLSs from Mary Pickford to O’Connor, each signed “Mary,” 1944 and 1953, regarding his charitable activities in regard to polio. In overall fine condition. O’Connor was a lawyer who, with Franklin D. Roosevelt, started two foundations for polio research and treatment; he later served as chairman and president of the American Red Cross. A fantastic memento from one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time. RR Auction COA.
