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OUT WHERE THE WEST BEGINS: A Song
Chicago: Forster Music, 1917. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Harold Bell Wright. Words by Arthur Chapman. Music by Estelle Philleo. 8pp, in part: "Out where the handclasp's a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That's where the West begins!.." 12" x 9". (more information)
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PARTHENIA TO INGOMAR: Song: Foster's Melodies, No. 38. Written by Wm. H. McCarthy. Composed by Stephen C. Foster
NY Firth, Pond (1859)., 1859. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Removed; few spots of foxing, else near very good condition. 13.25" x 10" 6pp First published in 1859. Comprises three verses. In part: "Deal with me kindly, Cheer my young heart, I'll follow thee blindly wherever thou art, Deep in the mountain Far from my home.". Illustrated by embellished title on cover. First Edition?. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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PERCHE NON HO DEL VENTO
Philadelphia: A. Fiot, 1850. First US Edition. Printed wraps. Very Good. Variations from the opera by Donnizetti, "Lucia di Lammermoor." Composed for the piano by J.A. Zimmerman. 10pp; archival reinforcement to spine. Piano music. 13" x 10". (more information)
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PERPLEXITY: VERLEGENHEIT. English Words by A.F. Music by Franz Abt (1819-1885)
Philadelphia G. Andre 1872., 1872. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Trace of foxing on borders, else in very good condition. 14" x 10.75" 6pp Comprises piano music, vocal line, lyrics in English & German. Abt, who wrote in the folk-song spirit, visited the US in 1872. In part: "I fain a winning tale would tell thee, Yet know myself scarce what it is!. / Ich mochte dir wohl etwas sagen und weiss doch selbst so rect nicht, was?." The engraved cover portrait of Abt surrounded by cherubs and scrollwork was probably done to commemorate his sojourn in America. Illustrated by embellished cover by Traubel. 1st US Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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PETITE FLEUR DES BOIS: Romance
Philadelphia: A. Fiot, 1850. First US Edition. Decorative cover. Good. Written by F. Masini. 4pp, words and music, in part: "Petite fleur des bois Toujours toujours cachee Longtems je t'ai cherchee Dans les pres dans les bois .." Spine reinforced; moderate foxing. 13" x 10". (more information)
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LA POLKA DES LAMPIONS. Repertoire de Ernest. Arranged for the Piano by Pond
Cincinnati Mason, Colburn 1848., 1848. Soft cover. Removed, trace of foxing, else in very good condition. 13" x 10" (4)pp Piano music, no lyric. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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PRIDE POLKA. Composed by Francis H. Brown. To Miss Mary A. Westcott of Providence, R.I
NY William Hall & Son 1850., 1850. Soft cover. Spine reinforced and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (8)pp First published in 1850. Piano music, no lyric. Illustrated by Sarony color litho on cover. Third Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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PUNCH & JUDY POLKA: or Gisele & Beisele. As performed by the Steyermarkische Musical Company. Arranged by F.B. Helmsmuller
Baltimore F.D. Benteen 1849., 1849. Soft cover. Removed, spine reinforced, spotty foxing; good condition. 13" x 10" (4)pp Piano music, no lyric. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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PURE AS SNOW (EDELWEISS)
Philadelphia: Eclipse, 1905. Beaux Arts. Pictorial cover. Fine. Opus 31 by Gustave Lange. 6pp, piano music, no lyric. 13.5" x 10.5". (more information)
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QUEEN MARY'S ESCAPE FROM LOCHLEVEN CASTLE: A Favorite Song
NY: E. Riley, 1840. First US Edition. Self-wraps. Good. With accompaniments for the piano forte. 4pp, words and music, in part: "Put off put off, and row with speed, For now is the time and the hour of need, To oars to oars and trim the bark, Nor Scotland's queen be a warder's mark .." Three eight-line verses. Archival reinforcement to spine; 2" stain on first leaf. 13" x 10". (more information)
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REDOWA D'AMOUR
Cincinnati: Mason, Colburn, 1848. First US Edition. Self-wraps. Good. As danced at Mons. Ernest's Academy. Arranged from the Mss. by Pond. 4pp. Piano music. Traces of foxing; archival spine reinforcement. 13" x 10". (more information)
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RONDO ON A FAVORITE MOTIVE OF H. ROSELLEN: Arranged for the Piano by H. Lemoine
Philadelphia A. Fiot nd [ca. 1840s]., 1840. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Some spotty foxing in margins, else in very good condition. 13" x 10" (8)pp Music only, no lyrics. Illustrated by embellished cover title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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CATALOGUE NO. 10: Containing a Complete List of the Celebrated Root Edition Beautiful ... Popular Sheet Music and Music Books
Chicago Frank K. Root nd [ca. 1890]., 1890. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Spine reinforced with transparent tape, else very good condition. 11" x 8.25" 24pp The orange-and-black cover features an art nouveau design and a woman seated at a grand piano. This trade catalog includes a complete list of the Root Edition Beautiful (piano pieces for children) and Ten Fairy Stories for Children, with samples of music from each. Also contains lists of High Grade Teaching Music for Piano and Violin, the Royal Popular Music Library, the Root Famous Instruction Books for Piano and Organ, etc. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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THE ROSE OF NO MAN'S LAND
NY: Leo. Feist, 1918. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Illus from Photograph. 4pp. Words by Jack Caddigan. Music by James A. Brennan. In part: "I've seen some beautiful flowers, Grow in life's garden fair.." 10.25" x 6.75". (more information)
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THE ROSE OF THE MOUNTAIN TRAIL
NY: Jerome H. Remick, 1914. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Starmer. Words by Jack Caddigan. Music by James A. Brennan. 6 pages, in part: "Far away on a mountain trail way down in Mexico.." 13.5" x 10.75". (more information)
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ROSSIGNOL POLKA: As danced by Monsier Henry & Madame L. Javelli and Mons. G. de Korponay
Cincinnati W.C. Peters nd [ca. 1850]., 1850. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, spotty foxing, good condition. 13.5" x 10" 2pp Music only, no lyrics. Binding is self-wraps. (more information)
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A SET OF RUSSELL'S SONGS: words and music to six songs arranged and sung by Henry Russell
Philadelphia E. Ferrett nd [ca. 1850]., 1850. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival spine reinforcement, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (15)pp Song titles are: Some Love To Roam O'er The Dark Sea Foam, poetry by Charles Mackay; The Brave Old Oak, written by H.F. Chorley; Fine Old English Gentleman, a song of the olden time; I Love To Dwell In The Bosom's Cell; We Have Been Friends Together, words by Hon. Mrs. Norton; The Orphan Ballad-singers, composed by Henry Russell. Illustrated by embellished cover title. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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W.C. HANDY'S SAINT LOUIS BLUES. Successfully featured by Ben Bernie (The Maestro)
NY Handy Brothers Music (1914)., 1914. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (6)pp Contains lyrics, melody line, piano accompaniment, chord symbols and frames. In part: "I hate to see de ev'nin' sun go down, Hate to see de ev'nin' sun go down.". Illustrated by cover illus by Barbelle. early edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SALLY. Words by Harry Williams. Music by Egbert Van Alstyne
NY Jerome H. Remick 1906., 1906. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Archival repair at base of spine, else in very good condition. 13.75" x 10.75" (6)pp Inset on the cover is a photo-portrait of the Sisters Ford in costume. In part: "Once an actor in a show who was stranded don't you know, Met a seedy little country girl He played heavy lines and his name was Heinz.". Illustrated by drawing and photo on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SALVATION LASSIE OF MINE. Words and Music by Jack Caddigan and Chick Story
NY Leo. Feist (1919)., 1919. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Tiny hole in cover, else in very good condition. 10.75" x 7.25" (4)pp The cover shows a young woman in Salvation Army uniform and a hut marked "All Welcome" into which soldiers are entering. In part: "They say it's in Heaven that all Angels dwell, But I've come to learn they're on earth just as well.". Illustrated by illus cover with photograph. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SEE-SAW WALTZ. With Children's Voices. By A. Gwyllun Growe
New Orleans Lithographed by M.F. Dunn nd [ca. 1880]., 1880. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Margins of covers bit dusted, else near very good condition. 14" x 10.75" 12pp Comprises pastorale introduction, then waltz music, vocal line in four parts, and coda, arranged for children's voices The cover contains a handsome American view of children at play on and around a see-saw constructed of a large log and a rough-hewn plank. We do not find this title in the collections at Duke, Mississippi State, nor the Library of Congress. The Levy Collection has only a later edition, published at Philadelphia, no date, with a different cover. Illustrated by stone-litho cover illus. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SEMPER FIDELIS: March by John Philip Sousa, Band Master, United States Marine Corps
NY Carl Fischer 1888., 1888. Soft cover. Archival repairs to several short tears, else in good condition. 13.5" x 10.5" (6)pp Dedicated "To the officers and men of the United States Marine Corps.". Illustrated by decorative cover. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SILVAN POLKA. Composed for the Piano Forte by Carl Weisheit
NY Gould & Berry 1853., 1853. Soft cover. Removed, spine reinforced, and in very good condition. 13" x 10" (4)pp Piano music, no lyric. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD: Song and Chorus
NY: Hamilton S. Gordon, 1915. First Thus. Pictorial cover. Good. Jenkins. Words by Eben E. Rexford. Music by H.P. Danks. 6pp, in part: "Darling, I am growing old, Silver threads among the gold, Shine upon my brow today, Life is fading fast away .." 13.75" x 10.5". (more information)
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SILVER LAKE WALTZ
Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, 1850. First US Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. 2pp. Arranged for the Piano Forte. Faint dampmark at lower corner. 13" x 10". (more information)
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SINCE MARY ANN LEARNED HOW TO DANCE THE TRA-LA-LA-LOO
San Francisco: Bell & Company, 1870. First Edition. Unbound. Good. Some minor edge chipping, else in very good condition; decorative border. (Not in Wolf, American Song Sheets.) Bell was at 639 Kearny Street. 11.5" x 4". (more information)
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SLAVE SONG. Sung by Madame Alice Gomez. Words from "Father Christmas Annual." Music by Teresa del Riego
London/NY Chappell/Boosey (1899)., 1899. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Printed paper covers and contents in very good condition. 13.5" x 10.75" (8)pp "Bright bird, light bird, Bird with the purple wing, Do you bring me a letter, Or do you bring me a ring .". Illustrated by display type. 1st US Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SMILIN' THROUGH: Song. Lyric and Music by Arthur A. Penn (1875-1941)
NY M. Witmark & Sons (1925)., 1925. Soft cover. Covers and contents near fine condition. 12.25" x 9.25" 8pp Music and lyrics. Comprises three verses. In part: "There's a little brown road windin' over the hill To a little white cot by the sea; There's a little green gate At whose trellis I wait, while two eyes o' blue Come smilin' through At me!.". copyright 1918st edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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THE SNOW FLAKE POLKA. Composed by Francis H. Brown. To Miss Annie Bush
Boston G.P. Reed (1851)., 1851. Soft cover. Spine reinforced, little faint foxing, else very good condition. 13" x 10" (6)pp Piano music, no lyric. Illustrated by winter scene on cover. Early Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE IS THE LILY: March Song. Written and Sung...by Jos. E. Howard....Lyric by Philander Johnson
NY: M. Witmark & Sons, 1917. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. 4pp, words and music, in part: "One day as morning shed its glow Across the eastern sky, A boy and girl in accents low, In a garden said `Good bye!'." On the cover is a photo-illus of Joseph E. Howard. 13.5 x 10.5". (more information)
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