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Isaac Goldberg (1887-1938), was a prolific musician, author, critic, and translator. He earned a BA in 1910, an MA in 1911, and a Ph.D from Harvard University, and was fluent in Yiddish, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese. He authored biographies of Havelock Ellis, H.L. Mencken, W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and George Gershwin. In 1931, Goldberg published the first biography of Gershwin and his music. The following music scores are from Goldberg's collection; nearly all are inscribed by Gershwin to Goldberg. The warmth of the inscriptions in the present volumes attest to the close friendship between scholar, critic, librettist and composer. PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
GERSHWIN, George (1898-1937). Rhapsody in Blue. New York: New World Music, Harms Inc., [1929].
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GERSHWIN, George (1898-1937). Rhapsody in Blue. New York: New World Music, Harms Inc., [1929].
First edition, presentation copy inscribed by George Gershwin: “For Isaac Goldberg, this Rhapsody and affection. George Gershwin. October 1929.” Rhapsody in Blue is dedicated to band leader Paul Whiteman and first performed at Whiteman's historic Aeolian Hall concert, 12 February 1924.
Large quarto (300 x 235mm). Original printed wrappers, back wrapper with advertisements for Gershwin’s “Tip, Toes,” and “Lady, Be, Good” (covers and title-page detached, marginal tears). Provenance: Isaac Goldberg (presentation inscription from George Gershwin).
First edition, presentation copy inscribed by George Gershwin: “For Isaac Goldberg, this Rhapsody and affection. George Gershwin. October 1929.” Rhapsody in Blue is dedicated to band leader Paul Whiteman and first performed at Whiteman's historic Aeolian Hall concert, 12 February 1924.
Large quarto (300 x 235mm). Original printed wrappers, back wrapper with advertisements for Gershwin’s “Tip, Toes,” and “Lady, Be, Good” (covers and title-page detached, marginal tears). Provenance: Isaac Goldberg (presentation inscription from George Gershwin).