1607. E.Y. HARBURG (1896-1981) One of America's greatest songwriters, author of such classics as "Only a Paper Moon", "Over the Rainbow", "Finian's Rainbow", and many more. Signed copy of his book Rhymes for the Irreverent, by E.Y. Harburg, Grossman Publishers, New York: 1965. Inscribed on the front endpage to Sylvia Rosenberg of ASCAP, Harburg signs "Yipper" and adds "Xmas 1969". He was nicknamed Yipper by Irving Berlin, a name used by only his closest friends. No dustcover. Sold with a copy of For Those in Love, Mitchell Parish, The Richmond Organization, New York, 1965; signed and inscribed to Sylvia Rosenberg, with dustcover. Both books in good condition. $75-100