Lot 245
Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971) Russian-born composer; his compositions include "The Firebird" (1910) and "The Rite of Spring" (1913). Presentation copy of the first American edition of Stravinsky: An Autobiography (NY, Simon & Schuster, 1936), "To darling Louise Dushkin in affectionate friendship / Igor Stravinsky / Paris / 26th Sept. 36," signed in blue ink on a front flyleaf, 8vo. Stravinsky drew a heart after "Dushkin"; Louise was the wife of Polish-American violinist Samuel Dushkin (1891-1976) who studied with Leopold Auer and Fritz Kreisler. Dushkin became associated with Stravinsky in 1928 and helped him solve technical problems with the violin part of his "Violin Concerto," which debuted in Berlin in 1931 with Dushkin as the soloist and with Stravinsky conducting. A nice tight copy; red cloth covers with decorative gold and black name plate on spine; small stain and worn spot in lower right corner of cover. Ten illustrations of photos and drawings by Picasso, Cocteau and others. A great association copy!
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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