NY Roncom Music 1954., 1954. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. In part: "Hip, I didn't know lips could kiss, Hup, I didn't know eyes could flirt, Hoop, I didn't know girls could be like Ti-na Ma-rie.". Illustrated by cover photo of Perry Como. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY R.F.D. Music 1948., 1948. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper cover and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp In part: "Tomorrow's just another day To wish you hadn't gone away, Tomorrow's just another day to cry.". First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY: Paramount Music, 1950. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Words by Mack David. Music by Jerry Livingston. 4pp, in part: "I never went to college, I haven't got much knowledge, But there are some things that I know I know .. It's easier to say `I love you' than tonda wanda hoy conicka la .." Sung in the movie "At War with the Army," starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. "Intended for the use of professional singers only." 12" x 9". (more information)

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Hollywood American Music 1945., 1945. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp In part: "You offered me your love if I'd only wait, But Honey, you gave too little, too late.". Illustrated by photo of Tuttle on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Bourne Music 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Top slightly damp-ruffled, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" 6pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, and guitar chords. In part: "Too many blues to weary my mind Too many sweet hearts and none of 'em mine.". Illustrated by Williams portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY: Jefferson Music, 1951. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Lyric by Sylvia Dee. Music by Sid Lippman. Recorded on Capitol Records by Nat "King" Cole, with his portrait inset on the cover. 4pp, in part: "They try to tell us we're too young Too young to really be in love ." 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY Spahiro, Bernstein (1942)., 1942. Soft cover. Printed paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 8.75" (6)pp Contains lyrics, melody line, piano accompaniment, and guitar chords and frames. Verse and chorus. In part: "Down in Kansas City someone wrote a pretty ditty, A melody for all the world to know Full of clingy, swingy, singy harmony that clung to me From the start it never let me go.I'm swing bent, my brain is sent on a jag When I hear that 12th Street Rag.". copyright 1914st edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Hollywood Hill and Range Songs 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "Two broken hearts that once were new, These lonely nights that I've gone thru'.". Illustrated by Dexter portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Hollywood Ernest Tubb Music 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Dampmark in top margin, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "Now when I caught you cheatin', dear, I could have cheated too, But two wrongs don't make a right. I could find some body new.". Illustrated by Tubb portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Beverly Hills Hill and Range Songs 1951., 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Snow, born in Nova Scotia and known as The Yodeling Cowboy, cut his first record in 1936, moved to Dallas, toured with Elvis, &c In part: "I'm a wand'rer, I'll keep driftin' on; Can't see, honey, why you did me wrong. Hard luck sure has got me, I can't sleep a wink.". Illustrated by cover illus, inset portrait. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Nashville, NY, &c.: Acuff-Rose, Peer, Sunset, &c., 1940. First Editions. Self-wraps. Very Good. These are advance professional copies, most issued in the 1940s. Songwriters include: Bill Monroe, Carter Stanley, Ted Vandall, Jewell Gilbert, "Pappy" Cheshire, Bob Warren, Martin Broones, Cliff Carlisle, Mel Foree, Guy Wood, Buddy Starcher, Burrell Van Buren, Joseph J. Harris, Cousin Joe Maphis, Floyd Tillman, Tex Fletcher, Benee Russell, George Cardini, Fred Kirby, Walter and Johnny Bailes, Bill Boyd, Bill Nettles, Al Clauser, Alberta McEnery, Jimmie Davis, Jimmy Osborne, Harry Tobias, Larry Shay, Roy Acuff, Redd Harper, Al Vignali, Red Rowe, and a few others. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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Various Places: Hill and Range Songs & others, 1950. First Editions. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. Includes songs by: Thomas A. Dorsey (3), Lawrence Duchow, Jack Rollins, and Paul Francis Webster. All published in the 1950s. 12" x 9". (more information)

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Various Places: Hill and Range Songs & others, 1950. First Editions. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. Includes songs by: Eddy Arnold (2), Gladys S. Davis, Jimmie Davis, Thomas A. Dorsey (3), Lawrence Duchow, William & Gloria Gaither, Stuart Hamblen Kenny Hinson, Tink Navratil, Al Rice, Bob Robin, Jack Rollins, Eddie & Alice Smith, J.D. Sumner, Laverne Tripp, and Paul Francis Webster. All published in the 1950s. 12" x 9". (more information)

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Nashville: Acuff-Rose, 1950. First Editions. Self-wraps. Very Good. These are advance professional copies, issued 1948-1957. Songwriters include: Ira and Charles Louvin, James Carson, Odell McLeod, Wilma Lee, Stoney Cooper, Johnnie Kyle, Eddie Hill, Martha Carson, Slim Sweet, Curley Kinsey, Jack Toombs, E.C. "Mac" McCarty, Ray Lunsford, J.M. Purdom, Curley Williams, Berniece Brostrom, and Claude Boone. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Nashville: Acuff-Rose and Milene, 1950. First Editions. Self-wraps. Very Good. These are advance professional copies, issued 1948-1957. Songwriters include: Fred Rose, Albert E. Brumley, Odell McLeod, Ira and Charles Louvin, Ray Lunsford, and J.M. Purdom. Includes a few duplicates. 9" x 6". (more information)

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NY: Chappell, 1943. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. 8pp, words and music, in part: "There's gonna be a Hallelujah day, When the boys have all come home to stay, And a million bands begin to play, We'll be dancing the Vict'ry Polka." The cover shows male and female dancers in blue tops with white stars, red and white skirt/trousers, in front of a victory V. 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY: Remick Music, 1942. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Harris. (4)pp, words and music, in part: "He sat alone in the still of the night with thoughts that were far away; he took a pen and he started to write.Wait for Me Mary till the world will smile again, till a smile's in style again--and a dream's worth-while again.till the world will sing again, till I bring my love again to you." 12" x 9". (more information)

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Hollywood Golden West Melodies 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, and guitar chords. In part: "I was standin' downtown just the other day, When a big fat baby just passed my way Well, I guess I must a been a thinkin' out loud, 'Cause here's what I said and I ain't proud.". Illustrated by cover photo of Jimmy Dickens. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY: Alamo Music, 1951. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Lyric by George Howe. Music by Al Sherman. 6pp, in part: "Candle light is gleaming and my heart is dreaming, Dreaming of the waltz that made you mine .." Recorded by Frank Yankovic, America's Polka King. "Complimentary" stamp on cover. 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY Peer International 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Small dampmark at top edge, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp In part: "As the sun sinks low under western hills, Once again I'm so happy with you.". Illustrated by illus cover, inset photo. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY: Republic Music, 1950. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Words and music by Sammy Kaye. 6pp, in part: "My daddy is an engineer, My brother drives a hack, My sister takes in washin an' the baby balls the jack .." Full-cover portrait of Sammy Kaye, who recorded this song and featured it in his band. 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY Rialto Music 1940., 1940. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12.25" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. In part: "We met in dreamy Kalua, There by the bright summer sea. We found sweet love in Kalua, Love that was not meant to be.". Illustrated by cover photo of Al Bernard. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY World Music 1943., 1943. Soft cover. Decorative paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. First issued in 1939 by Irwin Dash Music. In part: ".We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when, But I know we'll meet again some sunny day.". Second Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Peer International 1949., 1949. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very good condition. 11" x 8.5" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, and guitar chords. Professional artist's issue, preceding the commercial one. In part: "The time has come to say good-bye; I'm asking you to please don't cry; The time to me won't be so long, To know you're happy back at home.". First Edition. Binding is self-wraps. (more information)

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Beverly Hills Hill and Range Songs 1952., 1952. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in fine condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "You said that I was all to blame, that's untrue because you know, I gave my heart and soul to you a million years ago." This is an early song recorded by one of the superstars of country music. Illustrated by Wells portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Famous Music 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Horizontal crease, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (6)pp Contains lyrics, music, and guitar chords. In part: "When the bells all ring and the horns all blow, And the couples we know are fondly kissing.". Illustrated by cover photo of Kay Kyser. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Hill and Range Songs 1952., 1952. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in fine condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "What can I do with my sorrow, What can I do without you. I wish I could give you all my sorrow, You know how I feel about you." The year in which this song was published was the year that Faron Young began his career as a member of Webb Pierce's band. He became one of Nashville's distinctive song stylists, and in 1961 recorded Willie Nelson's "Hello Walls.". Illustrated by Young portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Hollywood: Nordyke Music, 1950. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Words by Patsy Rupp. Music by Bob Carleton. 4pp, in part: "It sort of takes my ego down, To look around and see, How you, my dear, can get along, without my company .." 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY: Peer International, 1945. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Words and music by Deuce Spriggens. 4pp, in part: "Caught you out the other night, Buzzin' like a bee, Flyin' 'round from bar to bar, Never thinkin' of me .." Slow blues tempo. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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NY St. Louis Music 1951., 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. In part: "When I lost you I also lost my way, How could you have a heart and do me this way.". Illustrated by cloud motif on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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