MAX STEINER,
HANDWRITTEN 1939
"GONE WITH THE WIND" SCORE
A handwritten musical manuscript sheet set for the 1939 picture Gone with the Wind in two parts. The first page is entitled "Selznick's Melody in E", and the other page is entitled "Selznick's Melody". These are original working sheets, with original handwriting by Max Steiner, completed in late 1939.
Original music score sheets by Steiner are very rare. To find Steiner scores for Gone with the Wind is virtually impossible, making this the only example known to exist.
Size: Approximately 10 x 13.5 in. / 25 x 34 cm, unframed.
Condition: Good condition; small toning creases; some protecting tape on the reverse sides of the sheets.
Provenance: Selznick International Pictures; James L. Tumblin. Letter of Provenance from the previous owner. Letter of authenticity from Alexander Bitar History.