Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House, New York
Date Published: 1936
Description: First Edition. One of 300 numbered deluxe copies signed by the author-composer, Cole Porter. Notorious for surviving in poor condition due to its fragile silk binding, this is a remarkable copy that is still bright with minor wear, very good plus to near fine. A landmark collection of songs with lyrics and music. Enclosed in a custom morocco and cloth custom slipcase. read more
Edition: First
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House, New York
Date Published: 1936
Description: First edition. A bit of foxing to the boards, and a touch of rubbing. All considered a very good or better copy of a book which, because of the fragile silk-over-boards binding, is generally found in poor condition. Issued without dustwrapper. Copy number 84 of 300 copies Signed by the author/composer (of which 250 were for sale). On the front pastedown is the small bookplate of the composer's wife, Linda Porter. The Porters were married from 1919 to her death in 1954, and Linda has been ... read more
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