Irving Berlin. God Bless America.

Estimate: $100–$150
Hammer price: $60

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author

(MUSIC).

Place

New York

Publication

1939

Description

FIRST EDITION. Sheet music.

summary

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.

pp. 6. Loose. Original pink and blue wrappers, light wear. Lg. 4to.

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