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Ira Gershwin Signed Photograph

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Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gershinw hard at work on a musical score, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Sy Kessler, From 'Shall We Dance,' 'Life is short; we're growing older, / Don't you be an also-ran. / You'd better dance, little lady! Dance, little man! / Dance wherever you can!' Ira Gershwin.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. A warm and fantastic inscription from the celebrated American songwriter.

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Ira Gershwin Signed Photograph

Name: Ira Gershwin Signed Photograph
SKU: 128867488
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

Starting Price $200

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