American composer who melded the jazz idiom with classical music forms in a number of timeless orchestral and stage works, including Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, August 29, 1932. Letter to an admirer. In full, “I appreciate you sending me your bookplate, and your wanting mine in exchange. The only difficulty about the whole thing is that I’ve never had a bookplate. If I should get one made some time I shall be very happy to send you one.” In very good condition, with several folds and creases, one affecting a single letter of signature. R&R COA.
