This is an exclusive limited edition commemorative cover producted by the Israel Stamp Collector's Society or The International Stamp & Coin Collectors Society Celebrating Broadway Musicals Booklet Stamps 1993 for PORGY & BESS and SHOWBOAT. PORGY & BESS is an Opera, 1st performed in 1935 with music by GEORGE GERSHWIN, libretto by DUBOSE HEYWARD & lyrics by IRA GERSHWIN and DUBOSE HEYEARD, based on Dubose Hewyard's novel, PORGY. The work was not widely accepted in the US as a legitimate Opera until 1976 when the Houston Grand Opera production of Gershwin's complete score established it as an artistic triumph. SHOWBOAT is a musical in 2 acts with music by JEROME KERN & book and lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, based on the 1926 novel of the same name by EDNA FERBER. It is regarded as the 1st true American 'musical play', marking a significant departure from operettas, light musical comedies of the 1890s & early 20th century & the "Follies"-type of musical revuews that had defined Broadway. Measures 6-1/2" L x 3-5/8" H Excellent condition Send email if you need additional details. Buyer is responsible for $1.95 shipping to anywhere in the USA & Canada. Do check the store for many more Las Vegas Collectibles daily. Thanks for stopping by!