This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/27/2021
Offered is a group of documents from songwriters and composers that represent a huge swath of classic American popular music for the first half of the 20th Century! Includes:
- Irving Berlin signed 1963 on his personalized stationary;
- Ira Gershwin signed 1969 agreement concerning music publishing;
- Oscar Hammerstein signed "Oscar" 1956 letter on his personalized stationary;
- Richard Rogers signed "Dick" 1950 letter on his personalized stationary;
- Benny Goodman signed 1958 two-page agreement with William Morris Agency;
- Hoagy Carmichael signed (and twice initialled) 1964 seven-page agreement with William Morris Agency;
- Sammy Cahn Signed 1972 personal check; and
- Sammy Cahn signed note on "Four Seasons Hotel" notepad sheet.
Pre-certified by Beckett Authentication. The documents range in size from standard letter size to personal check size. Excellent to Mint condition overall, with some better.