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GERSHWIN, George (1898-1937). An American in Paris. New York: New World Music, Harms Inc., [1929].
First edition, presentation copy inscribed by George Gershwin: “For Isaac Goldberg. Sincerest admiration & this piece, George Gershwin, Oct.1929.” The piano score of one of Gershwin's most enduringly popular works, premiered at Carnegie Hall in 1928 with the composer at the keyboard; the musical was basis for the very successful 1951 film. This was certainly the first modern score to feature "taxi horns" (first appearance on p.3). The piano score of "An American in Paris" is unexpectedly rare: American Book Prices Current records only two copies in the last 40 years: the Goodwin copy (sold in 1977) and a copy sold at Christie’s New York in 2002 (sold for $23,900).
Quarto (357 x 233 mm). Original printed wrappers, back wrapper advertising "George Gershwin's Famous Compositions," including "Rhapsody in Blue" (1924) and "Preludes" for Piano (1926) (wrappers detached, tape repair to spine, minor soiling). Provenance: Isaac Goldberg (presentation inscription from George Gershwin).
First edition, presentation copy inscribed by George Gershwin: “For Isaac Goldberg. Sincerest admiration & this piece, George Gershwin, Oct.1929.” The piano score of one of Gershwin's most enduringly popular works, premiered at Carnegie Hall in 1928 with the composer at the keyboard; the musical was basis for the very successful 1951 film. This was certainly the first modern score to feature "taxi horns" (first appearance on p.3). The piano score of "An American in Paris" is unexpectedly rare: American Book Prices Current records only two copies in the last 40 years: the Goodwin copy (sold in 1977) and a copy sold at Christie’s New York in 2002 (sold for $23,900).
Quarto (357 x 233 mm). Original printed wrappers, back wrapper advertising "George Gershwin's Famous Compositions," including "Rhapsody in Blue" (1924) and "Preludes" for Piano (1926) (wrappers detached, tape repair to spine, minor soiling). Provenance: Isaac Goldberg (presentation inscription from George Gershwin).