Musical Gems Vocal and Instrumental Being a Choice Collection of Popular Melodies comprising Songs for the Fireside, Social Gatherings, Concerts, etc.
Chicago: Monroe Book Company, 1895. Cloth. Good. Item #014727
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Blue illustrated cloth with flaps. Folio. Unpaginated, over 100 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations in the rear. A collection of music and lyrics for popular songs. This includes a song written in African-American "dialect" by M.H. Roseneld titled "I'll Send you Down a Letter From de Sky." Last section contains biographies and illustrations or photos of noted composers and performers, including Richard Wagner and many others. GOOD condition. General fading to the covers, with some soiling and minor staining. Extremities bumped and scuffed. Front endpaper with several small tears. Text block toned, with some pages wrinkled. Minor scattered soiling.
Price: $30.00