Irving Berlin. God Bless America.

Auction 90 | Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts

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Lot 171

(MUSIC).

Irving Berlin. God Bless America.

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Sheet music. pp. 6. Loose. Original pink and blue wrappers, light wear. Lg. 4to.

New York: 1939

Est: $100 - $150

PRICE REALIZED $60

<<First edition of America’s unofficial national anthem.>> Composed by Jewish immigrant Irving Berlin (1888-1989) and first sung by Kate Smith on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1938.