Description: Autograph musical quotation from the composer's famous march, The Stars and Stripes Forever Author: SOUSA, John Philip 1854-1932 Title: Autograph musical quotation from the composer's famous march, The Stars and Stripes Forever Description: 5 measures for piano notated in black ink on a partial sheet of letterhead, 120 x 127 mm., of "The Nixon" [Hotel] in Butler, Pennsylvania, with their logo in mid-blue at head. In a decorative double-ruled gilt frame with gold stars on a mid-blue background between rules, overall size ca. 500 x 350 mm (19.75 x 13.75").In a double-windowed mat with each image double-matted in ivory pebbled cloth and mid-blue matboard, the upper an excerpt from sheet music for Sousa's famous march with his bust-length image to upper corner, the lower the autograph musical quotation.The quotation slightly worn and browned; ink slightly faded; very small pinholes to upper and lower margins; small stain, not affecting notation. The Stars and Stripes Forever was declared the official national march of the United States by an act of Congress in 1987."Sousa composed the march while on a ship from England to the United States in the fall of 1896 and 'paced the deck with a mental brass band playing the march fully a hundred times during the week I was on the steamer.' " Fuld p. 535."Sousa, who was known as the March King, was the most important figure in the history of bands and band music." Paul E. Bierley in Grove Music Online. Seller ID: 39805 Subject: Autographs & Manuscripts, New Arrivals J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1380 USD
Location: Syosset, New York
End Time: 2025-01-28T14:42:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Industry: Music
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