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GERSHWIN, George (1898-1937). The Theatre Guild Presents Porgy and Bess. Music by George Gershwin. Libretto by Du Bose Heyward. Lyrics by Du Bose Heyward and Ira Gershwin… New York: Gershwin Publishing Corporation, [1935]. 4to. With frontispiece portrait of Gershwin inserted. [vi], 559, [1, blank] pp. Approximately 11 ¾ x 8 ½”. Beautifully bound in modern half black levant morocco over boards with “satyr” themed boards, spine ruled, tooled and lettered in gilt in compartments, 5 raised bands, modern pictorial endleaves (sheet music theme; some toning in text, occasional minor foxing). Fine. FIRST TRADE EDITION, WITH CLIPPED SIGNATURE OF GEORGE GERSHWIN AFFIXED TO TITLE-PAGE (signature approximately 1 ¾ x 3 ¼”, toned). Additionally laid-in is a first day cover honoring Gershwin (1973), as well as a facsimile typed letter signed by Gershwin. This edition (with “negro” not capitalized on the 4th line of “The Story of Porgy and Bess”) apparently precedes the signed limited edition.