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George Gershwin was one of the first to introduce into popular songs the rhythms and melodic twists of jazz, and was already known for this as the Roaring Twenties got underway. Then in 1924, Gershwin wrote, in less than three weeks, his "Rhapsody in Blue" for piano and jazz band. This cemented his reputation and remains one of his two most acclaimed compositions. In 1931, he wrote the score for the show "Of Thee I Sing," which became the first musical to win a Pulitzer Prize. Offered here is a cut from an envelope signed by George Gerswhin, with an added musical quotation from "Rhapsody in Blue"! An incredibly rare offering of one of jazz music's most acclaimed song from one of its most acclaimed composers. Authenticated & encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).