Richard Adler Autographs
Richard Adler (August 3, 1921 – June 21, 2012) was an American lyricist, writer, composer and producer of several Broadway shows. He is best known for his work with Jerry Ross on the musicals The Pajama Game (1954) and Damn Yankees (1955).
Adler was born in New York City, the son of Elsa Adrienne (née Richard) and Clarence Adler. His mother was a debutante from Mobile, Alabama. Adler had a musical upbringing, his father being a renowned Jewish concert pianist, as well as teacher of such composers as Aaron Copland. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1943 and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. After his Navy service he began his career as a lyricist, teaming up with Jerry Ross in 1950. As a duo they worked in tandem, both taking credit for lyrics and music.
After establishing their partnership, Adler and Ross quickly became protégés of composer, lyricist and publisher Frank Loesser. Their first notable composition was the song "Rags to Riches", which was recorded by Tony Bennett and reached number 1 on the charts in late 1953.
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Traded items with a signature of Richard Adler
The most expensive item with a signature of Richard Adler (RICHARD ADLER - MANUSCRIPT MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED) was sold in December 2025 for $226.99 while the cheapest item (COMPOSSER RICHARD ADLER (1921-2012) AUTOGRAPH 2002 TLS LETTER~) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2023. The month with the most items sold (5) was December 2025 with an average selling price of $165.99 for an autographed item of Richard Adler. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2025 with $165.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was May 2009. In average, an autographed item from Richard Adler is worth $26.76.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Richard Adler were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Richard Adler (d.2012) Signed 1985 FDC First Day Cover Lyricist Composer | $29.99 |  |
| Richard Adler (d.2012) Signed 1985 FDC First Day Cover Lyricist Composer | $29.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/04/1959 | $104.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/04/1959 | $104.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1991 | $165.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1991 | $165.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1991 | $185.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1991 | $185.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - MANUSCRIPT MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED | $226.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - MANUSCRIPT MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED | $226.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/04/1961 | $165.99 | |
| RICHARD ADLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/04/1961 | $165.99 | |
| Richard Adler Broadway Lyricist & Composer Tony Award Winner Signed Autograph | $24.99 | |
| Richard Adler Broadway Lyricist & Composer Tony Award Winner Signed Autograph | $24.99 | |
| Richard Adler signed sheet music | $35.00 | |
