Highly regarded American songwriter best known for the musical Showboat and for such standards as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Fountain pen signature and inscription, “With every good wish for the health and happiness of dear Sylvia and Morton Jr. from yours sincerely, Jerome Kern, Beverly Hills,” on an off-white 5.5 x 7.5 sheet of his personal stationery. Several brushes to signature and sentiment, a few spots, bisecting horizontal mailing fold and a small piece of tape to top edge, otherwise fine. R&R COA. Featured collection item.