Irving Berlin. God Bless America.

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

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: $200 - $300

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.