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Lot #930
Harry Warren

Royalties for Ira Gershwin and a payment to the Cole Porter Research Fund

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Royalties for Ira Gershwin and a payment to the Cole Porter Research Fund

American composer and lyricist (1893–1981) nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song eleven times, winning thrice. Two Four Jays Music Publishing Company business checks, both 7.25 x 3, both from 1960. First is filled out and signed by Warren, payable to the Cole Porter Research Fund for $150.00, April 26, 1960. Second is filled out in another hand and signed by Warren, payable to Chappell & Co. for $5.12, August 19, 1960, with a memo reading, “Royalty payment for Ira Gershwin for period ending June 30th 1960.” In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013