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THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

THE ROCKY HILLS OF GETTYSBURG - SHEET MUSIC

Words by Prof. T.C. Porter, Music by J.B. Kevinski. Dedicated to the officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. Published by Lee & Walker, Phila., 1864.  For Piano & Voice. 6 pp..,… (453-21). Learn More »

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TREAD LIGHTLY WHERE THE HERO SLEEPS”

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TREAD LIGHTLY WHERE THE HERO SLEEPS.

Lyrics and music by D. W. Belisle. Published by Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, PA., 1863.  6 pp., three verses, measuring 13 x 10”. Exhibits light chipping of left margin & slight yellowing… (453-27). Learn More »

PATRIOTIC CONCERT PROGRAM - NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC - MAY, 1861

PATRIOTIC CONCERT PROGRAM - NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC - MAY, 1861

4 pp. program housed in double-sided modern frame for full viewing. Measures 11 1/2" x 8 1/2", in a 16 3/4" x 16" frame. Dated May 25, 1861 at "7 1/2' O'CLOCK", this program for "BRISTOW'S / PATRIOTIC… (565-26). Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $275.00

TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP! THE PRISONERS HOPE

TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP! THE PRISONERS HOPE

Songsheet, “words & music by Geo. F. Root.” Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 1864. 4 printed pages, measuring 13 x 10”.  Root was a notable Civil War era songwriter, whose work… (490-223). Learn More »

SONG SHEET - “MARYLAND! MY MARYLAND!”

SONG SHEET - “MARYLAND! MY MARYLAND!”

Song broadsheet & music. By Finley Johnson; Published by Oliver Ditson & Co.: Boston, Ma., 1862. 6 printed pages, measuring 13 x 10”.  Finley Johnson’s rendition is the union reply to the… (490-225). Learn More »

FRAMED WORLD WAR ONE SHEET MUSIC

FRAMED WORLD WAR ONE SHEET MUSIC

This is a wonderful piece of art that reminds one of Norman Rockwell. The song is called “Let’s Keep The Glow In Old Glory And The Free In Freedom Too.” The artwork on the cover shows a column… (565-115). Learn More »

$195.00
Originally $295.00

ANTE-BELLUM SONG SHEET PORT-FOLIOS

ANTE-BELLUM SONG SHEET PORT-FOLIOS

Two bound volumes of sheet music & lyrics of seventy-seven songs, copyrighted from the 1840s through 1861. These books were privately bound  for “Emily L. Lilly” and “Howard Grove… (430-10). Learn More »

$295.00
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PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA DRUMSTICKS

PAIR OF CIVIL WAR ERA DRUMSTICKS

Here is a pair of mismatched, Civil War period wooden drumsticks as would have been used by musicians in the mid to late nineteenth century. These specimens are turned entirely of ebony or blackwood… (172-2668). Learn More »

PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS IN FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION

PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS IN FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION

Here is a very good pair of original, period wooden drumsticks as would have been used by musicians during the middle to late nineteenth century. These specimens are thick, heavy and turned entirely… (172-2666). Learn More »

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TAKE YOUR GUN AND GO, JOHN” (INSCRIBED TO THE MAINE VOLUNTEERS)

CW SHEET MUSIC - “TAKE YOUR GUN AND GO, JOHN” (INSCRIBED TO THE MAINE VOLUNTEERS)

By H.T. Merrill, author of….”Corn Is King”. Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 1863. 6 pp., measuring 13 x 10”.  5 verses, chorus.  Exhibits light scattered foxing, else VG… (453-13). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SHEET MUSIC - “RING THE BELL, WATCHMAN!”

CIVIL WAR SHEET MUSIC - “RING THE BELL, WATCHMAN!”

Lyrics and music by Henry Clay Work. Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL., 1865. 4pp., measuring 10 x 13”. Four verses, chorus. Exhibits light chipping along left margin, & slight… (453-18). Learn More »

CW SONG SHEET - WITHIN THE SOUND OF THE ENEMY’S GUNS. IN REMEMBRANCE OF GETTYSBURG

CW SONG SHEET - WITHIN THE SOUND OF THE ENEMY’S GUNS. IN REMEMBRANCE OF GETTYSBURG

By Rev. T. Newton Jones, music by Geo. F. Root. Published by Root & Cady 95 Clark St., Chicago.Il., 1863. 8pp., measuring 10.25 x 13.25”, w/side stitching intact.  Song consists of three… (453-20). Learn More »

CW SHEET MUSIC - “COME HOME , FATHER, SONG AND CHORUS.”

CW SHEET MUSIC - “COME HOME , FATHER, SONG AND CHORUS.”

Words & Music by Henry Clay Work. Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL., 1864. 6pp., measuring 13 x 10.25”. 3 verses & chorus, sounding an unspoken, but obvious temperance theme. … (453-17). Learn More »

PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

Here is a very good pair of original, period wooden drumsticks as would have been used by musicians during the middle to late nineteenth century.  These light- colored specimens are turned entirely… (172-2669). Learn More »

$165.00
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PAIR OF ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD DRUMSTICKS.

PAIR OF ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR PERIOD DRUMSTICKS.

Presented here is a pair of original wooden drumsticks used by military musicians during the Civil War era.  Constructed of hard walnut or mahogany, both of these unmarked, cylindrical, tight-grained… (172-2670). Learn More »

$165.00
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CW SHEET MUSIC - “I LOVED THE DEAR OLD FLAG THE BEST”

CW SHEET MUSIC - “I LOVED THE DEAR OLD FLAG THE BEST”

Lyrics by Ednor Rossiter, Music by B. Frank Walters.  Published by Lee Walker, Phila., 1863. 6 pp., measuring 12.75 x 9.75”.  For piano, w/four part harmony.  Four verses, chorus. Exhibits slight… (453-14). Learn More »

“NATIONAL MEMORIAL HYMN” SONG SHEET

“NATIONAL MEMORIAL HYMN” SONG SHEET

Copyright, 1897. By J. Edmund Estes, Fall River, Mass., “dedicated to the G.A.R.” Contains five verses  w/music [tune: “America”]  printed against the colored backdrop of tattered US flag.… (490-221). Learn More »

POST CIVIL WAR BRASS BUGLE

POST CIVIL WAR BRASS BUGLE

Bugle is entirely made of brass and still has the original detachable mouthpiece. Body has single curl and two rings for attaching a cord. The body exhibits many small dents along with two or three… (108-435). Learn More »

SHEET MUSIC - “WHEN WE ALL MARCH HOME FROM THE WAR. SONG AND CHORUS.”

SHEET MUSIC - “WHEN WE ALL MARCH HOME FROM THE WAR. SONG AND CHORUS.”

Written and composed by S.W. Paine, author of “Guard of the Lighthouse, Dying Young Chaplin, Dim Fades the Twilight”. Published by J. Henry Whittemore, Detroit, MI, 1864.  6pp., sheet music and… (453-08). Learn More »

SHEET MUSIC - “DAISY DEANE. SONG AND CHORUS”

SHEET MUSIC - “DAISY DEANE. SONG AND CHORUS”

Words and Music mostly by Lieut. T.F. Winthrop, 19th Regiment, and James R. Murray, 14th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers.   Published by Root & Cady, Chicago, IL,. 1863. 6 stitched pages, w/4… (453-09). Learn More »


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