Sale 2461 - Autographs, November 7, 2017

“ORWOULD YOU RATHER BE A MULE?” 212 c   VAN HEUSEN, JIMMY. Autograph Musical Manuscript Signed, twice, working draft for the vocal score of “Swinging on a Star,” in pencil, with holograph title and lyrics. Signed beside title on first page and after last bar. Additionally signed by lyricist Johnny Burke after last bar. 2 pages, 4to, 10 printed staves on recto with blank verso; minor creas- ing at lower left of first page; custom calf folder with gilt title. Np, circa 1944 [1,000/2,000] 211 c   THOMAS, AMBROISE. Two items: Autograph Musical Quotation Signed and Inscribed * Autograph Letter Signed. The quotation, “To Miss Sophie Vancorbeil,” in French, 4 bars from “Connais-tu le pays” in his Mignon , notated on a hand-drawn stave, with holograph lyrics. 1 / 2 page, 8vo; faint staining at upper and right edges, horizontal fold. The letter, to an unnamed recipient (“My dear friend”), in French, apologizing for not meeting him yesterday, explaining that he had to return home due to a violent headache, and hoping to meet another time. 1 page, 8vo; horizontal folds. Both matted together with a portrait and framed. Np, January 1893; “Friday 12” no year [400/600] 212