Ephemera

Letter from the Songwriter, Orchestrator. And Music Director Joseph J. Lilley to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner About the Musical "on a Clear Day You Can See Forever.

Lilley, Joseph J. ( 1913 -1971); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1970 · Wittenborn Art Books

$200.00 (€181.46 | £151.38 | ¥31,927)

NorthHollywood: 23 April 1970);. Als. 26.4 x 18.4cm. Joseph Lilley (autograph letter saying "If it were not for your confidence and trust in me, I would have resigned on 'Clear day' on Monday, April 13..But my boss John Hammell didn't think it 'fitting after 30 years at Paramo...

Letter from the Composer and Arranger Robert Russell Bennett to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner About the Musical "Camelot.

Bennett, Robert Russell (1894 - 1981 Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1960 · Wittenborn Art Books

$150.00 (€136.09 | £113.54 | ¥23,945)

New York: 140 E. 56th St, 1960. Tls. 22 x 13.8cm. Robert Russell Bennett (typed letter to the Team at Messrs. Lerner & Lowe, thanking for the opening night wire and adding "Nothing has changed my opinion that Camelot is a fine experience for anyone who goes to the theatre", on...

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. , Writes a Letter About Awaiting His Copy of a Memoir by the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner .

Fairbanks Jr., Douglas Elton (1909- 2000); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1978 · Wittenborn Art Books

$175.00 (€158.77 | £132.46 | ¥27,936)

New York, 575 Park Ave. 6 December 1978. Tls. Letter saying the book he was expecting from Alan hasn't yet arrived and asking for a further copy, signed "All the best to you, old friend", New York, 6 December 1978).. The book in question is likely: The book Alan Jay Lerner pub...

Douglas Fairbanks Jr Letter on World Affairs to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner .

Fairbanks Jr., Douglas Elton (1909- 2000); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1971 · Wittenborn Art Books

$200.00 (€181.46 | £151.38 | ¥31,927)

London, 28 the Boltons, 3 December 1971. Tls. letter saying Lerner's collaboration with Frederick Loewe had added to the other pre-Christmas good news "What with the President's concessions on the International Monetary Debate being announced, the formal end of the India-Pakis...

Douglas Fairbanks Jr Letter and Parody of "My Fair Lady" for the Cast, Sent to to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner .

Fairbanks Jr., Douglas Elton (1909- 2000); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1969 · Wittenborn Art Books

$300.00 (€272.18 | £227.08 | ¥47,891)

New York. 50 East 58th. St.: 16 September 1969;. Tls and typescript of his 1969 parody: A Farewell to the "My Fair Lady" Company.. "On the very last day of the very last performance of My Fair Lady in San Francisco collected the entire company, cast, musicians and stage hands ...

Maurice Chevalier Card to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner with New Year Wishes for 1959 and Asking to Work Together Again

Chevalier, Maurice (1888-1972); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1970 · Wittenborn Art Books

$200.00 (€181.46 | £151.38 | ¥31,927)

1970. 2 page Autograph notecard on a New York St. Regis Sheraton hotel logo dated 1970 thanking Lerner and saying he will get to him as soon as he's not so pressured with TV interviews and receptions); The collaborated on 2 films: "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" is a 1957 song...

Maurice Chevalier Card to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner: "Bonne Année 1959 a Tous. Love. . When Do We Work Again?

Chevalier, Maurice (1888-1972); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1959 · Wittenborn Art Books

$250.00 (€226.82 | £189.23 | ¥39,909)

Parc de Marnes - La Coquette, France: 1959. Card with picture of Marnes - La Coquette by Maruice's brother Paul Chevalier dated 1957. Signed postcard inscribed "Bonne année 59. When do we work again?" .. They collaborated on 2 films: "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" is a 1957 s...

Maurice Chevalier Letter, to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner : "I Adore You - Goddam It.

Chevalier, Maurice (1888-1972); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1958 · Wittenborn Art Books

$250.00 (€226.82 | £189.23 | ¥39,909)

Parc de Marnes - La Coquette, France: 1958. Als. 2 pages. 20 x 13.5cm. A hand written message on an Air Mail note saying "And I love you too. And..let's be sincere.. I adore you - goddam it" 15 September 1958; .. They collaborated on 2 films: "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" is...

Maurice Chevalier Letter, to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner on in the Forthcoming Movie 'Gigi' .

Chevalier, Maurice (1888-1972); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1957 · Wittenborn Art Books

$250.00 (€226.82 | £189.23 | ¥39,909)

Parc de Marnes - La Coquette, France: 1957. Als. 2 pages. 13.5 x 21cm. Maurice Chevalier (hand written note on 'La Louque' headed paper saying he will "give the very best acting singing performance I can get out of my blood" for the part of Uncle Honore Lachaille in the forthc...

Thank You Note from José Ferrer, to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner for His Telegram on the Opening in April, 1958 (Likely "Oh, Captain!". . )

Ferrer, José (1912-1992); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1958 · Wittenborn Art Books

$125.00 (€113.41 | £94.61 | ¥19,955)

April18, 1958. Jose Ferrer (typed letter on personal stationary, thanking Lerner for his opening night telegram and adding "despite the mixed notices the show is doing extremely well and we appear to be in for the long run", 18 April 1958); likely referring to "Oh, Captain!".....

'Merry Christmas' Card with Handwritten Note from Roddy Mcdowall to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

McDowall, Roddy ( 1928-1998); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1970 · Wittenborn Art Books

$125.00 (€113.41 | £94.61 | ¥19,955)

Circa 1970s-70s. Roddy McDowell sends a hand written note on his 'Merry Christmas' card. 4pp.. Roddy McDowall and lyricist Alan Jay Lerne worked together in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot. McDowall was a cast member on the original cast recording, while Lerner was the lyric...

Note Card from Roddy Mcdowell to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

McDowall, Roddy ( 1928-1998); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1960 · Wittenborn Art Books

$125.00 (€113.41 | £94.61 | ¥19,955)

Circa 1960s-70s. Roddy McDowell sends a hand written note on his personal stationary card saying how kind it was of Alan to phone him in the midst of his travail.. Roddy McDowall and lyricist Alan Jay Lerne worked together in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot. McDowall was a c...

Christmas Card from Roddy Mcdowell to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

McDowall, Roddy ( 1928-1998); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1960 · Wittenborn Art Books

$125.00 (€113.41 | £94.61 | ¥19,955)

Circa 1960s-70s. Roddy McDowell sends a personal Christmas postcard addressed to Alan and his wife Liz, saying they must come and visit him in - colored ink; 9 x 13cm. He was then living at 3110 Brookdale Rd. Hollywood. Likely hand delivered since the stamps were not canceled....

Note Card from Placido Domingo to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

Domingo, Plácido ( born 1941); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1960 · Wittenborn Art Books

$175.00 (€158.77 | £132.46 | ¥27,936)

Circa 1960s-70s. 2 pages on card; all handwritten. 9 x 14cm. Placido Domingo : undated hand written card saying he has heard Alan is unable to sing 'Tosca', suggesting two homeopatic (sic) pills twice a day and if they don't work Domingo will come and sing for him... Plácido D...

Embossed White House Dinner Invitation from "the President and Mrs. Johnson" to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

President Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973); Johnson, Lady Bird (1912-2007); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1966 · Wittenborn Art Books

$150.00 (€136.09 | £113.54 | ¥23,945)

The White House: 1966. Embossed and printed card with manuscript writing, inviting Alan Jay Lerner to a dinner at the White House, January 26, 1966. Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986).11 x 16cm.. Alan Jay Lerner is celebrated for his enduring and engaging contr...

Embossed White House Reception Invitation from "the President and Mrs. Johnson" to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

President Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973); Johnson, Lady Bird (1912-2007); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1966 · Wittenborn Art Books

$150.00 (€136.09 | £113.54 | ¥23,945)

The White House: 1966. Embossed and printed card with manuscript writing, inviting Alan Jay Lerner to a reception at the White House, September 7, 1966... Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986). Alan Jay Lerner is celebrated for his enduring and engaging contributi...

Typed Letter Regarding Membership in the River Club, Nyc, and Copy of Another to the Club, on United Nation Letterhead Signed by Adlai Stevenson to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

Stevenson, Adlai (1900-1965); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1963 · Wittenborn Art Books

$275.00 (€249.50 | £208.15 | ¥43,900)

United Nations: NY: 1963. Tls. Two pages:,24 x 17.8. cm. and copy of letter 27 x 20cm. from Adlai Stevenson on United Nations headed paper, regarding proposing Lerner for membership in the River Club and enclosing a copy of a letter he has written recommending Lerner's members...

Typed Letter on United Nation Letterhead Signed by Adlai Stevenson to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

Stevenson, Adlai (1900-1965); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1962 · Wittenborn Art Books

$175.00 (€158.77 | £132.46 | ¥27,936)

United Nations: NY: 1962. Tls. One page, 24 x 17.8. cm. from Adlai Stevenson on United Nations headed paper, one apologizing for missing a lunch, 17 April 1962.. Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986).. Alan Jay Lerner is celebrated for his enduring and engaging co...

Typed Letter on State of New York Letterhead Signed by Nelson Rockefeller to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

Rockefeller, Nelson (1908-1979); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1969 · Wittenborn Art Books

$225.00 (€204.14 | £170.31 | ¥35,918)

Albany, NY: 1969. Tls. One page, 26.5 x 18.5 cm. from Nelson Rockefeller (typed letter on State of New York headed paper, thanking Lerner for attending an Arts Council celebration, one page, 15 October 1969).. Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986).. Alan Jay Lerne...

Typed Letter on Personal Letterhead Signed by Pierre Salinger to the Lyricist and Playwright Alan Jay Lerner

Salinger, Pierre (1925-2004); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient · 1969 · Wittenborn Art Books

$225.00 (€204.14 | £170.31 | ¥35,918)

Washington, DC: 1969. Tls. One page, 26.5 x 18.4 cm. from Pierre Salinger ( typed letter on his headed paper, thanking Lerner for his participation in a reception for Robert Kennedy, adding "I am grateful to you for your assistance in helping to pay off my campaign deficit"..P...