Item #42225 Printed Document Signed. George M. COHAN.
Printed Document Signed.

Printed Document Signed.

This popular American composer of hundreds of songs and dozens of musicals is often remembered for such hits as "Over There," "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "You're a Grand Old Flag"; he was also a versatile actor, playwright, singer, dancer and producer; in the year of his death he was portrayed by James Cagney in the film "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and later memorialized in the 1968 musical "George M!" Item #42225

Printed DS, 1p, 6" X 3½" pale pink stock, New York, NY, 22 January 1917. Near fine. Faint age toning. Printed receipt for dues payment from "Pacific Lodge No. 233, F. & A.M." (Free and Accepted Masons). Cohan signs bold and in full in dark brown ink near the top center as "Life Member," also noting his yearly dues payment: "1.40." An interesting and unusual example, accompanied by a 10" X 8" modern reprint black-and-white glossy photograph showing Cohan in later years dealing cards.

Price: $395.00

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