JS-16 A special tribute to composer Louis Alter on the 50th anniversary of his world famous composition. The 15 cent airmail stamp showing the Statue of Liberty overlooking the New York skyline and the beautiful 5 cent American Music stamp were cancelled in New York City on June 9, 1977. Each cover has been intricately inscribed by the composer himself with "Manhattan Serenade", the opening bars of music, and his signature. The painting is of the Manhattan skyline, focusing on the Chrysler Building. The 1975-76 Bicentennial 50 cent piece love token is inscribed with the Songwriter's Hall of Fame Logo at which Mr. Louis Alter was honored by membership in 1975. 50 produced. (1 produced with logo painted on scrimshaw)
Louis Alter was our Great Uncle on our father's side. We were very young while he was still living and didn't get to know him.
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