^#837 ^Lot 871 Oscar Hammerstein II

Writer, theatrical producer, and usually uncredited theater director of musicals (1895–1960). Signed book: Lyrics. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1949. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 215 pages. Signed in ink on the first free end page, “Oscar Hammerstein.” A gift presentation written beneath his signature reads, “To Margot—The girl with the ‘photographic ear’ and ‘you and the night and the music’ (until 4:00 A.M!!) Fondly, David, ‘South Pacific Co.’ Cleveland, April 30, 1950.” Some light soiling to the pages and scattered scuffing and soiling to the boards, otherwise fine condition.