1545. IRA GERSHWIN (1896 - 1983) American librettist and lyricist, brother pf composer George Gershwin and writer of the lyrics for dozens of songs, most notably in "Porgy and Bess". Nice D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo, [Rome, NY, July 4, 1967], a commemorative FDC honoring the Erie Canal's Sesquicentennial, with the lyrics to "The E-R-I-E" printed at left, boldly signed at top right. Fine. $50 - 75