Rare 1935 First Edition – Porgy and Bess Piano-Vocal Score by Gershwin | Theatre Guild Collectible

This rare 1935 first edition of ‘The Theatre Guild Presents Porgy and Bess’ stands as a milestone in American musical theatre history.

Featuring George Gershwin’s unforgettable score, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward, this softcover piano-vocal score stretches across 559 pages.

It includes a photographic portrait of Gershwin, a full cast list, and the original story from the groundbreaking Theatre Guild production that helped redefine the American stage.

Published by the Gershwin Publishing Corporation, this edition reflects the collaborative genius behind the original production—directed by Rouben Mamoulian with scenic design by Sergei Soudeikine and orchestration led by Alexander Smallens.

Known as the first edition, second issue, it’s distinguished by specific typographic and indexing details that set it apart for collectors and historians alike.

An extraordinary find by the specialists at Just Books and Collectibles, this is more than a musical score — it’s a living echo of 20th-century artistry and cultural transformation.

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