The American Flag (original songbook / sheet music)
by Joseph Rodman Drake
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Seller
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Nice condition, original songbook / sheet music for the Patriotic poem "THE AMERICAN FLAG" by Joseph Rodman Drake. 1861 1st edition; James G. Gregory; New York. With illustrations by F.O.C. Darley (considered to be the "Father of American Illustration"). The songbook opens to Rodman's poem (with illustrations), followed by the musical score / sheet music composed by Vincenzo Bellini and adapted by George Danskin. The songbook measures 10 1/4" tall x 8" wide. A wonderful piece of Americana.
Condition:
Light soiling to the covers. The front cover has tanning along the left edge. The back cover top and right-hand edges, as well as some light scratch lines at the center. Firmly bound - both covers and all pages are securely attached. Nice interior - the pages are clean with no notable issues found. Overall in Very Good- condition.
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Details
- Seller
- CraigsClassics (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 8144
- Title
- The American Flag (original songbook / sheet music)
- Author
- Joseph Rodman Drake
- Illustrator
- F.O.C. Darley
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- James G. Gregory
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1861
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Joseph rodman Drake, FOC Darley, Felix darley, the culprit fray, sheet music, patriotic, patriotism, Americana, the American flag. Francis Scott key, star Spangled Banner, national anthem,
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