CHESTERFIELD cigarette advertising sheet music 1945, Johnny Johnston Radio Show

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Original issue  / vintage /  antique RARE advertising sheet music from 1945 entitled - A STORY OF TWO CIGARETTES; by Mickey Stoner, Fred Jay & Leonard Marker.  Published by Martin Block Music Inc. of NYC.  Small & obscure music publishers generally render their pieces rare, due to ... lower amounts printed and limited circulation.  Cover artwork by Geyler of 2 lit / smoking cigarettes in ashtray each labeled CHESTERFIELD with risque' nudes in backround.  Inset photo of singer / movie actor - JOHNNY JOHNSTON (1915-1996) on CHESTERFIELD Radio Show - MUSIC THAT SATISFIES, same logo used for advertising their brand of cigarettes.  Johnston appeared on the movie screen sporatically between 1942-1956, including - STAR SPANGLED RHYTHM (1942); & UNCHAINED (1955).  He was aCapitol Records recording star & had a major hit with "Laura" (1945).
Clever lyrics; this is a fine example of
Advertiser / Advertising sheet music.
This piece is somewhat RARE &
is 76
years old, having been in my collection the last 40 years.  It displays well & is historically important.
VERY GOOD condition; strong spine (minor 1" separating at bottom); couple faint shiny spots on cover; etc. ...   musically complete.   clean - crisp - vivid ... see photos .....
I am selling-off a large portion of my movie & Sheet Music Collection (all categories).  Been collecting over 50 years.  Have some really nice fresh-to-the-market pieces
coming up ... many of these have not been circulated / offered in 30 to 40 years.  Be watching over the next year.
Buyer pays .99 1st class shipping/handling to a U.S. destination (I use customized ridgid cardboard mailers (cost me .45 each).  ***.  I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING COSTS on multiple wins to save you money. ***    Shipping is available outside the U.S., but does cost more (ask questions before you bid please).  Postal Insurance, if desired, is available but does cost extra.  Check out my other similar merchandise by clicking "see other items" (above).  I do accept Paypal (preferred method), other payment methods are available if you do not use Paypal ... contact me first please.  Payment is due within 3 days of the Auction closing.  All items are from a smoke-free household.  See my very POSITIVE 100% FEEDBACK to feel secure in dealing with me.  NO RESERVE.  Thank you
On Jun-28-21 at 08:59:23 PDT, seller added the following information:
entertaining lyrics / clever ...