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Lovely lot by American composer Cole Porter. Includes an autograph manuscript quotation signed of ''Night and Day'' where Porter draws a stanza in bass clef under which he writes, ''Night + day, you are the one!'' Porter also signs a matte photo portrait of himself, ''Sincerely / Cole Porter''. Porter wrote ''Night and Day'' for the stage production of the musical ''Gay Divorce'' starring Fred Astaire, and it gained widespread popularity with its inclusion in the film version. Some of the most acclaimed musicians in the world have covered the jazz standard, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, U2, Ringo Starr, Etta James, and many more. Lore surrounds Porter's inspiration for writing the atypically-structured piece, with one legend holding that he was moved by the Islamic prayer ritual in Morocco. Lot includes original envelope, from the Waldorf-Astoria in New York to a Miss Suzanna Lovett. Envelope is postmarked New York, 6 January 1953. Photo measures 2.75'' x 3.75'' and AMQS measures 3.5'' x 2.5''. Discoloration from tape residue to the top of each, else fine condition.
Cole Porter Autograph Manuscript Quotation Signed -- ''Night + day, you are the one!'' -- Also With Signed Photo by Cole Porter
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