RED HOT AND BLUE. A MUSICAL COMEDY
New York: Random House, 1936. First Edition. Hardcover. Small folio (9" x 12-1/8") bound in red, white, and blue silk over boards with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover. This magnificent volume contains the lyrics, melody, and piano accompaniment for the ten songs from this popular Cole Porter musical comedy, including “It's De-Lovely,” “You're a Bad Influence on Me,” “A Little Skipper from Heaven Above,” “What a Great Pair We'll Be,” and “Red Hot and Blue.” The Broadway musical starred Ethel Merman, Jimmy Durante, and Bob Hope. Copy #102 of only 250 (of a total edition of 300) SIGNED by the great composer and lyricist. Owner name and address on front pastedown. This binding is notorious for wearing easily, especially along the spine, and this is no exception, though it is much better than customarily found. The typical fraying along the spine edges has been neatly and professionally repaired, and the gilt lettering is nearly all intact. Near Fine. Item #022586
Price: $4,000.00