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IT'S GOT TO BE SOMEONE I LOVE
NY: Harry von Tilzer, 1910. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Etherington. Words by William Dillon. Music by Alfred J. Doyle. 6pp, in part: "Dick said to Molly you're awfully jolly A sweet loving wife you would make Let's go and get married too long have we tarried A flat up in Harlem we'll take .." 13.75" x 10.5". (more information)
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IT'S NOT YOUR NATIONALITY (IT'S SIMPLY YOU). Words by Howard Johnson. Music by Joe McCarthy
NY Leo. Feist 1916., 1916. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial covers and contents in very good condition. 13.75" x 10.5" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, and piano accompaniment. In part: "Chorus--It's not your nationality, It's what you do, It's not your personality, that always pulls you through. Bismark made his mark in Germany, we know, And Georgie Cohan was a Yankee in the growin', But he made a bunch of dough.". Illustrated by cartoon illus on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JACK HARVARD" sheet music. Words by Harold Everett Porter. Music by Philip Greeley Clapp
Cambridge, MA Printed, not published 1912., 1912. 1st Edition. Archival repair to spine, else in good condition. 14" x 9" one page This broadside, containing words and music, is dedicated to the Harvard Class of 1909. In part: "Oh Jack was very English in his home across the sea. Jack who? Jack Harvard! But he came across to Cambridge for to build a Varsitee, Jack who? Jack Harvard! He built it on a river so that we could learn to row, And he put it near to Boston so we'd have a place to go When the frost is on the diamond, and the wine begins to flow!." Comprises three verses and a chorus. First Edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)
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JEANIE WITH THE LIGHT BROWN HAIR: Foster's Melodies No. 26. By Stephen C. Foster
NY Firth, Pond (1854)., 1854. Soft cover. Removed; faint, spotty foxing, else in good condition. 13.25" x 10" 8pp First published in 1854. Comprises three verses. In part: "I dream of Jeanie with the light brown hair, Borne, like a vapor, on the summer air; I see her tripping where the bright streams play, Happy as the daisies that dance on her way.". Illustrated by sepia-tone portrait on cover. later issue edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JEANIE WITH THE LIGHT BROWN HAIR: Foster's Melodies No. 26. By Stephen C. Foster
NY Firth, Pond (1858)., 1858. Soft cover. Removed; near very good condition. 13" x 10" 8pp First published in 1854. Comprises three verses. The engraved cover has vignettes for three Foster songs, including this one. In part: "I dream of Jeanie with the light brown hair, Borne, like a vapor, on the summer air; I see her tripping where the bright streams play, Happy as the daisies that dance on her way.". Illustrated by pictorial, embellished cover. later issue edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JEANIE WITH THE LIGHT BROWN HAIR: Foster's Melodies No. 26. Written & Composed by Stephen C. Foster
NY Firth, Pond (1858)., 1858. Soft cover. Spine reinforced, some faint foxing, else in good condition. 13.25" x 10" 8pp First published in 1854. Comprises three verses. The engraved cover has vignettes for three Foster songs, including this one. In part: "I dream of Jeanie with the light brown hair, Borne, like a vapor, on the summer air; I see her tripping where the bright streams play, Happy as the daisies that dance on her way.". Illustrated by pictorial, embellished cover. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JENNY LIND'S FAVORITE POLKA: Composed for the Piano Forte by Anton Wallerstien (1813-1892)
Louisville W.C. Peters nd [ca. 1840s]., 1840. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, light foxing, very good condition. 13.5" x 10" 2pp Music only, no lyrics. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JOHN ANDERSON, MY JO: A Scotch Air. Sung by Sinclair. Arranged by Kozeluch
Baltimore Geo. Willig, Jr. nd [ca. 1850]., 1850. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (4)pp In part: "John Anderson, my jo, John, when Nature first began To try her canny hand, John, her master-work was man; And you amang them a' John, so trig from top to toe.". Illustrated by embellished drop-title. First Edition. Binding is self-wraps. (more information)
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JOHNNY SANDS: A Celebrated Comic Ballad, composed and sung at the Principal Theatres & Concerts in the US, by John Sinclair
Boston Oliver Ditson 1842., 1842. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (6)pp In part: "A man whose name was Johnny Sands, Had married Betty Hague, And though she brought him gold and lands, She prov'd a terrible plague, For Oh! she was a scolding wife, Full of caprice and whim.". Illustrated by scrollwork frame on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JUST BEEN WOND'RING ALL DAY LONG: Song with Violin Obligato. Lyric and Music by Irene Akerley Canning
NY M. Witmark & Sons 1914., 1914. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Covers and contents in fine condition. 12.25" x 9.25" 8pp Music and lyrics. Comprises two verses. In part: "Just been wond'ring all day long, What I'd do if you were gone. S'pose I'd live on just the same, Wishing you were back again.". Illustrated by embellished cover title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JUST LIKE WASHINGTON CROSSED THE DELAWARE, GENERAL PERSHING WILL CROSS THE RHINE. Words by Howard Johnson
NY Leo. Feist 1918., 1918. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial covers and contents in very good condition. 13.75" x 10.5" (4)pp Music by Geo. W. Meyer. Theme suggested by Elinore & Williams. Contains lyric, melody line, and piano accompaniment. In part: "Looking backward through the ages, We can read on hist'ry's pages, Deeds that famous men have done, We are told of great commanders Wellington and Alexanders, And the battles they have won." The cover reproduces the famous oil painting of Washington's Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River to surprise the British at Trenton. In a decorative frame is a photo-portrait of Pershing. Illustrated by cover illus, inset photo. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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JUST TWENTY YEARS AGO: Song. Music by R.B. Sanford
NY Gould & Berry nd [ca. 1850]., 1850. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Some light foxing, else in very good condition. 13" x 10" (8)pp The cover has a man sitting under a tree, recalling youthful scenes which are shown in panels, along with a church graveyard. In part: "I've wandered to the village Tom, I've sat beneath the tree Upon the school house wicket ground which shelter'd you and me. But none were there to greet me Tom.". Illustrated by lithographed view on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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KEEP YOUR NOSE OUT OF MY BONNET. Words and Music by Felix McGlennon. Sung by the popular English Comedienne, Eunice Vance
London & NY Frank Tousey's Popular Music 1893., 1893. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Spine reinforced with archival tape, else in good condition. 13.75" x 10.5" (6)pp Contains lyric, melody line, and piano accompaniment. "The Reigning Oddity of the Day." In part: "I've popped in to give you a word of advice, Keep your nose out of my bonnet! This is the new style, boys, and isn't it nice? Just keep your nose out of my bonnet." Four verses and four choruses. Illustrated by illus cover, inset portrait. 1st US Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LA FILLE DU REGIMENT: The Child of the Regiment. English Words by G. Jefferys. Music by Donizetti. Arranged by G.W. Glover
NY William Hall & Son 1850., 1850. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, light foxing, else good condition. 13" x 10" (6)pp The cover litho by Sarony & Major shows a young woman in period dress, wearing a barrel-canteen and waving a "Victoire" flag. "During the occupation of the Tyrol by the French and after a skirmish between the hostile ranks, an infant child was found alone in their camp by the 11th Regiment of the Grand Army of Napoleon.Exquisitely sung by the renowned Cantatrice, Jenny Lind." Lyrics of the song, in part: "Ask me not why my heart with fond emotion Beats for the brave companions of my youth! Had they not tended me with love's devotion I had not liv'd, alas, to prove my truth.". Illustrated by lithographed cover picture. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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THE LASS O' GOWRIE: A Favorite Scotch Melody, as sung by Mr. W.G. Plumer, with unbounded applause at Niblo's Grand Concerts
NY Firth & Hall nd [ca. 1840s]., 1840. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (4)pp In part: "'Twas on a simmer's afternoon a wee before the sun gaed down, My Lassie wi' a braw new gown came o'er the hill to Gowrie.". Illustrated by embellished drop-title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LEAF WALTZ. Composed and dedicated to Miss Anna M. Harris by Henry D. Sofge
Cincinnati Colburn & Field 1852., 1852. Soft cover. Removed, spine reinforced, trace of foxing, very good condition. 13" x 10" (4)pp Piano music, no lyric. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LET'S ALL BE AMERICANS NOW
NY: Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, 1917. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Barbelle. By Irving Berlin, Edgar Leslie & Geo. W. Meyer. 4pp, words and music in part: "Peace has always been our pray'r, Now there's trouble in the air, War is talked of every-where, Still in God we trust .." 13.75" x 10.5". (more information)
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THE LEXINGTON WALTZ: Arranged for the Piano Forte & Dedicated to Miss Eliza S. Bowen by H.D. Sofge
Cincinnati Peters, Field 1847., 1847. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, light foxing, very good condition. 13.5" x 10" 5pp Music only, no lyrics. Illustrated by embellished cover title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LILIE WALTZ. Composed for the Piano and inscribed to Miss Ellen B. Olmsted by Henry D. Sofge
Louisville Peters Webb 1850., 1850. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (6)pp Music only, no lyrics. Illustrated by embellished cover title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LILY WALTZ. Dedicated to Miss Lizzie V. Trull by J.A. Fowler
NY Samuel C. Jollie 1850., 1850. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival reinforcement to spine, corner chipped, good condition. 14" x 10.5" 6pp Music only. Large color picture of lily on the cover, lithographed by Geo. E. Leese, NYC. Illustrated by color illus on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LINDEN WALTZ
Philadelphia: George Willig, 1850. First US Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Composed on a favorite Italian air for the piano forte by F. Burgmuller. 4pp; neatly removed. Piano music. 13" x 10". (more information)
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LINGER IN BLISSFUL REPOSE: Serenade. Foster's Melodies No. 34. By Stephen C. Foster
NY Firth, Pond (1858)., 1858. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial covers and contents near fine condition. 13.5" x 10" 8pp First published in 1858. Comprises two verses and a chorus. In part: "Linger in blissful repose, Free from all sorrowing care love, While round thee melody flows, Wafted on pinions of air love.". Illustrated by engraving of moon above sea. First Edition?. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LITTLE MAGGIE MAY
NYC Henry J. Wehman, Song Publ'r nd [ca. 1860]., 1860. 1st Edition. Overall in very good condition. 9.5" x 6" broadside [Not recorded by Wolf, American Song Sheets.] In part: "The Spring had come, the flowers in bloom, / The birds sung out their lay. / Down by a little running brook, / I first saw Maggie May." Contains three verses and a chorus. Illustrated by decorative borders. First Edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)
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LORRAINE (My Beautiful Alsace Lorraine). Words by Alfred Bryan. Music by Fred Fisher
NY McCarthy & Fisher (1917)., 1917. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very condition. 13.75" x 10.5" 4pp The red-white-blue cover shows a fierce-looking soldier in helmet and bayonet as Lady Liberty and a young girl look on. In part: "Beside a campfire gleaming, A grenadier was dreaming . I'm coming to you Loraine, Loraine, O welcome me home once again, To live and die in my Alsace Loraine.". Illustrated by cover illus by De Takacs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LOUISVILLE GALLOPADE: Newly Arranged by W.C. Peters
Louisville W.C. Peters nd [ca. 1840s]., 1840. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, spotty foxing, good condition. 13.5" x 10" 2pp Music only, no lyrics. Early edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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THE LOUISVILLE MARCH, AND QUICK STEP: New Arrangement for the Piano Forte by W.C. Peters. Dedicated to Mrs. A. Bowen
Louisville W.C. Peters nd [ca. 1840s]., 1840. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, light foxing, very good condition. 13.5" x 10" 2pp Music only, no lyrics. Early edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LOVE NOT: A celebrated Quick Step, as performed by Military Bands, arranged for the piano forte by Francis H. Brown
NY J.F. Atwill 1843., 1843. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, age-toned, else good condition. 13.5" x 10" 3pp Music only, no lyrics. ".Respectfully inscribed to Capt. Edward Vincent, of the New York Light Guard.". Illustrated by embellished title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LOVE'S GARDEN OF ROSES: Song. Words by Ruth Rutherford. Music by Haydn Wood
NY Chappell-Harms 1914., 1914. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Covers and contents in very good condition. 12.25" x 9.25" 8pp Music and lyrics. Includes vocal prompts, being: "Dame Nellie Melba's personal advice on the art of singing." In part: "Come, dearest heart, 'mid the flow'rs of June, Come out in my garden so gay, I've roses, bright roses of ev'ry hue, And sunshine for the whole day.". First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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LUCY GRAY: Ballad. Written by Mrs. Crawford. Composed by George Barker
NY William Hall & Son nd [ca. 1840s]., 1840. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (6)pp In part: "The parting sun with golden ray, Lit up the silent room, Where Lucy, child of beauty lay, In all her bighted bloom; O Mother dear! an early grave This broken heart must hide.". Illustrated by green scrollwork on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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MAGGIE'S SECRET by Claribel (Mrs. Charles Barnard). For Voice and Piano. Hitchcock's Half Dime Series
NY B.W. Hitchcockions (1869)., 1869. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 11" x 6.75" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, and piano accompaniment. In part: "Oh, many a time I am sad at heart, And I hav'n't a word to say, And I keep from the lasses and lads apart, In the meadows a making hay." Three verses. 1st edn thus. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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