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GERSHWIN IRA: (1896-1983) - GERSHWIN IRA: (1896-1983) American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin. An attractive and amusing original blue pen and ink self-caricature signed by Gershwin to an oblong 12mo piece (approximately 11 x 7.5 cm), n.p., n.d. To the centre of the paper Gershwin has drawn a full-length sketch of himself elegantly taking a bow towards the viewer, adding the sentiment ´with every good wish´ in his hand above the caricature, and signing his name ´from Ira Gershwin´ below. Neatly laid down, G