NYC Privately Printed 1936., 1936. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents near fine condition. 9.25" x 6.25" 42pp Comprises tributes to Carl, choirmaster & organist at First Presbyterian Church for 44 years, and also a concert organist. Illustrated by photo of Carl at organ. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Nashville: Hank Snow Music Center, 1958. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 24pp; 13pp illus from photographs. Contains a message from Hank, lyrics to 16 country and western songs, and a discography. Signed by Hank Snow on the back cover in a space reserved for autographs. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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San Francisco: Elwyn Concert Bureau, 1930. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. Broadsheet (2)pp; portrait from photograph. Ms. Tilly's programme included selections from Kittel, Scarlatta, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and others. Includes reviews. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Lancaser, PA: Pluck Electric Print, 1890. not bound. Very Good. Printed in black on salmon stock. ". American Variety Company . Bantam Weight Pugilists. The Great Bone Soloist. Special Performances by Miss M'lle Titiens, Champion Lady Cornetist. Wm. Schmitt, Drum Major. Prof. Carroll, 75 Pound Club Swinger ." 9.25" x 5.75". (more information)

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Washington: Armed Forces Information, 1959. Revised Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 16pp; color illus in text. An illustrated history of Old Glory. 9.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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NY Knopf (1994)., 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Small repair at base of front joint, else in fine condition. 11.5" x 11.25" unpaginated Bound in glazed pictorial boards; pocket-fold pages. This "unique, three-dimensional tour through the creation of music over the centuries" features pop-ups, push/pull tabs, foldouts, etc. In compartments at the back are the 75-minute CD, a booklet of commentary, and a pair of miniature drumsticks. Unusual gift for a music-lover. Illustrated by profusely illus throughout. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. (more information)

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Boston: Boston Art Club, 1915. First Edition. Unbound. Very Good. Small broadside. Walter E. Loud, Violin; Leon Van Vliet, Violoncello; J. Albert Baumgartner, Piano. The programme included: Air on the G String; Valse du Diable; Quanto si Bella; Polichinella; La Lettre de Manon; Dance of the Hours; &c. 8" x 5.25". (more information)

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Roanoke, VA, 1950. Original. not bound. Very Good. This advance ticket shows that Ventura and his band played the Roanoke Auditorium on Firday, June 2nd, 9 til 1. Sponsored by the American Legion, the event was a "Colored Dance," the price of admission set at $1.50. Printed on the ticket is a photo-portrait of Charlie Ventura (1916-1992), a great tenor sax player who toured with Gene Krupa, Teddy Napoleon, Buddy Rich, and others. He had his own groups and combos from 1946 to 1951. 3.5" x 8.5". (more information)

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s.l. s.n. (1966)., 1966. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial stiff-paper covers and contents near fine condition. 10.75" x 8.25" (84)pp This souvenir book celebrates Waring and his instrumental and vocal groups, on his 50th anniversary as a performing musician. Along with many photographs are included testimonials from prominent performers. Illustrated by illus throughout from photos. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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South Hadley, MA: Mount Holyoke College, 1921. First Edition. Original wraps. Good. Faint trace of paste on back cover. (8)pp. On the programme were the Glee Club, the Midnight Sons, the Johnson Twins, etc. 4.25" x 5.5". (more information)

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Fort Worth, Texas: Radio Station KFJZ, 1940. First Edition. not bound. Very Good. On the front of this rare card is a photo of Marc Williams and his Cowboys (Bill Stockard, Pete Scarborough, and Bob Atwine). On the back is printed: "Hear..Marc Williams (National Broadcasting Company and Brunswick Recording Artist) and his Cowboys, each morning (except Sundays) from 7:00 to 7:30 over Radio Station KFJZ. Good Entertainment. Interesting Announcements. Leonard Bros., where you get more merchandise for less money." Marc Williams, known as the Cowboy Crooner back in the 1940s, recorded on the Brunswick label, His hits include: "Sioux Indians," "The Cowboy's Dream," and "When the Work's All Done This Fall." 5.5" x 3.25". (more information)

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NY: M. Witmark & Sons, 1920. First Edition. not bound. Fine. Broadsheet, 2pp; 20 facsimiles of title-pages. Side One features music instruction books for piano and violin. Side Two offers 11 sheet-music books for various instruments. 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY: M. Witmark & Sons, 1920. First Edition. not bound. Fine. Broadsheet, 2pp; vignette. Lists available sheet-music and prices, mostly popular tunes, some semi-classical, a few classical. 11.5" x 7.5". (more information)

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Chicago: Station WLS, 1944. not bound. Very Good. Framed and glazed. The photograph is dated October 1944, and on the back are facsimile signatures of the dozens of performers, including: Arkie, the Arkansaw Woodchopper; The Sunbonnet Girls; Slim Sloan; Hoosier Hot Shots; Rene Favre; Lavell Carter; and many others. The National Barn Dance, which had debuted on WLS in 1924, performed at state fairs around the midwest during World War II, "when the price of admission was simply rubber or scrap metal to help the war effort. In 1944, Paramount Pictures made a movie about the NBD, featuring a host of the WLS stars," whose signature are reproduced on the back of this photo. [See www.wls.history.com for more on the National Barn Dance, including an image of the grou photo offered here.] This one is under glass in an old wooden frame with gilt beading. 8" x 10". (more information)

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NY Zuckermann nd [ca. 1960s]., 1960. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. Pictorial covers and contents in very good condition. 8.5" x 5.5" 10pp + 4pp Describes and pictures Zuckermann harpsichords. Laid in is a brochure offering precut harpsichord and clavichord kits. Illustrated by seven illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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