New York: [1853]. 10" x 13 1/2". Reinforced spine. 5, [1 blank] pp, elaborately printed title page. Light scattered foxing, about Very Good. Words and music. The song was included in several anthologies of freedom songs during the Civil War. This is the "authorized and genuine edition." Library of Congress..... More

[Philadelphia: J.M. Armstrong & Co., Music Typographers and Printers, 1880]. 24pp, stitched in original printed and illustrated wrappers [worn at inner margin of wrappers], with wrapper title [as issued]. Good+. Lots of songs, with music, celebrating the Republicans' Civil War achievements, the life of 'Jim Garfield of the West,' condemning..... More

Philadelphia: G. Andre & Co., [1861?]. Sheet music. Folio, 10.5" x 13.75". 5, [1 blank] pp, folded [pp.3-4 loose]. Attractive color lithograph on title leaf of young soldier in military camp holding an American flag, signed in type, 'J. Queen Del. & Lith; P.S. Duval & Son Lith. Philada.' At..... More

[Enfield MA: Printed by Solomon Howe, 1838]. Broadside, 6.25" x 8". [Enfield, MA? 1838?]. Untrimmed. Beneath title is illustration of Masonic emblems. Printed in double columns, ten numbered stanzas. Words only, no music. Minor foxing, Very Good. OCLC states the following: "Imprint information from Howe bibliography in Proc. Amer. Antiquarian..... More

[Newark, NJ: 1893]. Small decorative program, 3" x 4-1/4". [11] leaves, printed on rectos only, black ink on stiff semi-gloss card stock. Printed partly opaque pink covers, tied with silk cord at the head. Front cover with a bust portrait of Thomas Jefferson surrounded by a wreath of leaves, with..... More

Boston: Published by Parker & Ditson, [1838]. 4to, 12-3/4" x 10".7, [1 blank] pp. Disbound [some loosening], minor wear, Good+. "Henry Russell (1812-1900) was an English pianist, baritone singer and composer. Born into a distinguished Jewish family, Russell was a great-nephew of Chief Rabbi Solomon Hirschell. The composer lived in..... More

New Orleans: Published by the Author. 96 Canal St. [1861]. 10" x 12-1/2". 5, [1 blank] pp. Words and music. Disbound, thin paper strip along blank inner margin. At head of title: "Dedicated to the Friends & Companions in arms of the Deceased Warrior." Decorated title page, different type styles..... More

Philadelphia: Published by J.W. Pepper, Band Music Depot, S.E. Corner of Ninth and Filbert Streets, [1879]. Oblong 8vo. 92, [4] pp. Stitched in original printed wrappers. Profusely illustrated with musical instruments; many advertisements for band instruments and uniforms; many pages of music for the E [Flat] Cornet. Light wear, trimmed..... More

Cincinnati: John Church, [1866]. Folio, 10" x 13". 6, [2 blank] pp. Disbound. Music only, no words. Original printed and full color illustrated wrappers, with brilliantly colored engraving of Cincinnati's burning opera house engulfed in bright red and orange flames, a crowd of people look on as firefighters spray their..... More

Chicago: Published by Lyon & Healy... 1870. [7], [1 blank] pp, on four detached sheets. Musical notes, no words. Title leaf engraving of an Arctic scene-- icebergs, water, a bear, walrus, sled, penguins. Dedication above the title in elegant typescript, "To Miss Annie A. Anderson | Chicago." Very Good. A...... More