Duke, Vernon. (1903 - 1969). Passport to Paris - SIGNED. Boston : Little, Brown & Co.. 1955. First. Hardcover first edition of the composer's autobiography, fine in a very good dust jacket, signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ballpoint, “This impudent batch is for the scratches. Sincerely, Vernon Duke, May 1955.” In overall fine condition. An unusual inscription from the versatile Russian-born American composer of "April in Paris," "Autumn in New York" and many others.