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Collection of 5,462 lyric sheets, also known as slip ballads, published in the 19th century and offered for sale by stationers, street-corner vendors, and by catalog through the mail.

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Title: American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection
Description: Collection of 5,462 lyric sheets, also known as slip ballads, published in the 19th century and offered for sale by stationers, street-corner vendors, and by catalog through the mail.
Contributor: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896 (Collector), Wolf, Edwin, 1911-1991 (Compiler)
Date: 1850-1870
Identifier: Islandora:ASP01

Pages

: THE FATE OF A FALSE LOVER.; Come all who feel for innocence (20 vs.) Air—Caroline of Edinburg Town. With sub-title "Or the successful Triumph of Margaret Garrity, who was tried, at Newark, N.J., for stabbing her Seducer with a Carving Knife"; By John Costin Eames; publ. De Marsan (4

: FATHER MACSHANE.; OId father Macshane he was holy and fat (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border, col. 25.2 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 624; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 24.8 x 15.7 cm., Variant: c. [As above; with COURAGE, MOTHER, I AM GOING on recto.] 24.4 x 14.5 cm.

: THE FATHER OF ALL SONGS.; And come all, you lads and lasses, wherever you may be (5 vs.) Air: The Glorious Sixty-Ninth., Variant: a. Composed by Wm. Dunne, and sold at the Stationary- Store, 223 Ninth Avenue; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.4 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. With "Sixty-Ninth" spelled "69th"; quotes around Air; sheet no. 1191; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.1 x 15.5 cm.

: THE FATHER OF FREEDOM.; Come forth, every true son of Freedom (3 vs.) Air: Red, White and Blue., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 26 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. With dash and a period after Air; sheet no. 898; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 15.8 cm.

: FATHER'S COME HOME.; Fes, Mary, my Mary, your father's come home (3 vs. and chors.) With sub-title "A Sequel to: Come Home, Father"; [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.5 x 16.5 cm.

: The Feast of Roses.; Now sunlight dies, and over (3 vs.) With sub-title "As sung by the Empire Glee Club."; [publ.] Thomas M. Scroggy. Ornamental border. 17.5 x 13 cm.

: THE FEDERAL VENDUE.; "And going-going! Step up, friends (11 vs.) [By] Abraham Auctionarius Loquitur [E. Spencer]. T. o. border. 30.3 x 11.2 cm. (cropped)

: THE FELLOW THAT LOOKS LIKE ME.; In sad de- spair I wander Sheet no. 715; adv: Wanamaker and Brown, Oak Hall Clothing; publ. Auner [address imperfectly printed] T. o. border. 21 x 13.3 cm.

: THE FEMALE AUCTIONEER.; Well here I am, and what of that (3 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan clown border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan, SDN.Y. 24.5 x 16.8 cm., Variant: ab. With chor.; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and 600 different kinds of Songs. A-J border. 20.9 x 12.6 cm. (cropped)., Variant: b. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 616; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.8 cm.

: FEMALE SMUGGLER.; In sailor's clothing young Jane did go (6 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. A-J border. 20.1 x 13.6 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. With "Smugglar" in title; publ. Johnson (2); adv: 600 different kinds of Songs. A-J border. 20.6 x 12.5 cm.

: THE FEMALE VOLUNTEER.; Attention pay, you lend an ear to what I am going to say (7 vs.) Double-line border. 24.2 x 14.8 cm.

: THE FENIAN MEN.; See who come over the red- blossomed heather (5 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.4 x 17 cm.

: FEW DAYS NO. 2.; This world is coming to an end, few days-few days (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.4 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15 cm.

: A FEW RHYMES ON THE NAVAL EXPEDITION TO PORT ROYAL.; We're now across the famed Potomac (10 vs.) By Henry Albert Setley, Camp Pierpoint, Dec. 7, 1861. 28.2 x 12 cm.

: FIAT JUSTITIA.; There is no day, however darkly clouded (44 lines), Variant: a. Dedicated to the Maryland Prisoners at Fort Warren by a Female Rebel; Baltimore, Jan. 1862. Double-line border. 19 x 10 cm., Variant: b. Title: "God will Repay"; privately printed; ten four- line verses; [signed] H[elen Sumner] Rebel; Baltimore, 1862 Double-line border; red ink; scales of Justice in cloud. 21.9 x 8.8 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] but with title: "Right must Prevail". 21.9 x 9 cm.

: The Fifteenth Corps.; Hail now, "Fifteenth Army Corps (12 vs.) By J. Grecian, 83d Ind. Vols.; dated Savannah, Ga., Jan. 13th, 1865. 30.2 x 12 cm.

: THE FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.; 'Twas a great many years ago (5 vs.) Air: Yankee Doodle. Composed by John MacKenzie of New York; publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan horned imp border, col. 24.9 x 16.8 cm.

: THE FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP. NO. 2.; Benicia Boy has whipped Tom Sayers (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan ship border, col. 25.6 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, col. 25.5 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. [Without "No. 2." in title;] Sheet no. 360; "Sayers" in first line spelled "Sayer's"; publ. Wrigley (1); [with I WOULD NOT DIE IN SPRING TIME on verso.] Wrigley horned imp border. 24.1 x 15 cm.

: "FIGHTING JOE HOOKER."; O, fighting Joe Hooker the brave (3 vs.) For sale at Taylor's Stationery Store. T. o. border. 22.8 x 15.3 cm.

: FILLMORE THE WISE.; Stand forth, ye true men of all parties (8 vs. and chor.) Air—"Old Rosin the Beau." T. o. border. 21.5 x 12 cm.

: THE FINAL VICTORY.; The veteran troops at Gettysburg (5 vs.) Air.—"Johnny fill up the Bowl." Headed: "Ballad No. 3."; adv: See Numbers One and Two; by A. Anderson, January, 1864; cop: 1864, A. Ander- son, EDPa; [publ.] A. Anderson., Variant: a. T. o. border, horseshoe design. 23.8 x 15.3 cm., Variant: b. T. o. border, leaf motif. 24.6 x 15.2 cm.

: THE FINE OLD DUTCH GENTLEMAN.; I'll sing you now a Ditchen song 'bout Hans Von Krouplegheet (5 vs.), Variant: a. [Without period at end of title;] Air - Fine Old English Gentleman; Composed and sung by J. F. Poole; print. Andrews., Variant: bc. Without "The" in title, with "Dietchen" in 1st line; Tune. - "The Fine Old English Gentleman;" publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 23.8 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title.] A-J border. 20.1 x 15.2 cm. (cropped), Variant: c. Sheet no. 672; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24.7 x 15.6 cm.

: THE FINE OLD ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.; J'K sing you a good old song, made by a good old pate (4 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 670; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24.7 x 15.6 cm.

: THE FINE OLD IRISH GENTLEMEN.; I'll sing you a dacent song that was made by a Paddy's pate (5 vs.), Variant: a. [Without "The" in title;] 2nd song: "Fine Old English Gentleman." A-J border. 18.8 x 14.5 cm. (cropped)., Variant: b. Sheet no. 671; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.

: THE FIRE-CAP AND TRUMPET.; As / walked out one fine Summer's morning (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border. 24 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 835; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.4 cm.

: THE FIRE FELLER.; I keeps a Lager Beer Saloon mit pretzels, kase, und beer (10 vs.) Air—The Raging Canawl. By John L. Zieber; headed: "Wholesale Agents: T. M. Scroggy (1), G. Boshart, and H. K. Logan.", Variant: a. Publ. Zieber; adv: Buy "Polly Grey". T. o. border; yellow paper. 21.5 x 13.4 cm. (cropped at head?), Variant: aa. [Without heading, "Wholesale Agents, etc.";] publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 24.3 x 14.7 cm., Variant: aaa. Title: "Dutch Fire Feller;" publ. Johnson (2); adv: Buy the Dancer's Guide. 19.6 x 12 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] headed: "Zieber's Popular Editions". T. o. border; pink paper. 21.2 x 13 cm.

: THE FIREMAN.; Oh! the fireman's life is the life that is good (5 vs.) Air.—Rory O'More. Dedicated to Engine Co. No. 21. "Old Fulton"; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan ship border. 25.5 x 16.4 cm.

: THE FIREMAN'S BOY.; Mother, look out and see that light (22 vs.) Air.—The American Boy. Sheet no. 641; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 24.2 x 15.1 cm.

: THE FIREMAN'S DEATH.; He slept, and o'er his dauntless brow (3 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.2 x 16.8 cm., Variant: c. With "The" in title spelled "Teh"; sheet no. 241; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE IRISH VOLUNTEER NO. 3 on verso.] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.9 x 15 cm., Variant: d. [As above; with I'LL NE'ER GET DRUNK AGAIN on verso.] 24.9 x 15.7 cm.

: FIRST ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE CARRIER OF THE "NATIONAL DEMOCRAT," TO HIS PATRONS AND FRIENDS.; Patrons and Friends 1 Once more (11 vs. uneven length) Headed: "1867 Happy New Year 1867"; [signed] Carrier Boy. T. o. border. 25.2 x 21.6 cm.

: THE FIRST BLOOD.; Oh! Massachusetts rich in lore (10 vs.) [Signed] Compliments of O. C. Bosbyshell. Light green paper; printed on both sides. 20.5 x 10.3 cm.

: THE FIRST MARYLAND.; Oh where are now the gallant boys (5 vs.) (Tune:—My Normandy.) [Signed] T. G. D. T. o. border. 21.5 x 12.6 cm.

: THE FISH-BALL MUSKETEER.; A musketeer went up and down (8 vs.) Air—The Cork Leg. Sheet no. 1070; as sung by Tony Pastor; publ. Wrigley (1)., Variant: a. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 21.3 x 13 cm., Variant: b. [With MY BOYHOOD'S HAPPY HOME on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25.2 x 15.7 cm.

: "FISHING" IN TROUBLED WATERS.; In a dingy room of a mansion old, a solemn "council" met (18 vs.) 32 x 9.5 cm. (cropped)

: FLAG OF FORT SUMTER.; O say, have you heard how the Flag of our sires (4 vs.) Air—"Star Spangled Banner.", Variant: a. Publ. Auner (2). A-J border; flag. 23.8 x 16 cm., Variant: b. With "The" and hyphen in title; with hyphen in "Air" and without quotes; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 25.3 x 16.8 cm., Variant: c. [Sold by] Scroggy (1). A-J border. 20.5 x 12.6 cm. (cropped?), Variant: d. With "The" in title; [without quotes around Air;] sheet no. 773; publ. Wrigley. Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 20.6 x 12.9 cm. (cropped), Variant: e. [As above;] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.4 cm.

: THE FLAG OF OUR UNION.; The Flag of our Union boys, now and forever (4 vs.) Air: The American Star. Composed by Mathew Brady., Variant: a. Print. Senseman (2). T. o. border, horseshoe design. 22.4 x 13 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] t. o. border, leaf motif. 23.1 x 13.9 cm.

: FLAG OF OUR UNION FOREVER.; A song for our banner! the watchword recall, Variant: a. By General George P. Morris; 3 vs. and 3 seven-line chors.; publ. Auner (3). A-J border; eagle with flag. 23.7 x 14.8 cm., Variant: b. 2 vs. and 2 seven-line chors.; with colon at end of title; subtitle: "A National Song"; respectfully inscribed to Gen. Winfield Scott; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; eagle with flag. 24.3 x 15.6 cm., Variant: c. [Without "Forever" in title;] 2 vs. and 2 five-line chors.; with exclamation point at end of title; subtitle: "A National Song"; as sung by Mr. Collins, with immense applause, at the Arch Street Theatre, Philad.; music publ. by Wm. Hall and Son (1). A-J, Variant: d. [Without "Forever", but with "The" in title;] 2 vs. and 2 five-line chors.; to be had at the publisher's store De Marsan (4) and at Bennett and Carroll's; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25.3 x 16.7 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 25.3 x 16.5 cm., Variant: f. 2 vs. and 2 seven-line chors.; subtitle: "A National Song"; respectfully inscribed to Gen. Winfield Scott. Eagle with flag. 16.7 x 10.2 cm. (cropped), Variant: g. 3 vs. and 3 five-line chors.; with "Forever" in two words; published by James D. Gay of Philadelphia, for- merly a member of the Ringgold Artillery, Reading, Pa.; [with BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM, OR WE'LL RALLY ROUND THE FLAG, BOYS on verso.] Letter paper;, Variant: h. [As above; with I'M GOING TO FIGHT MIT SIGEL on verso.] 23.2 x 16 cm., Variant: i. 3 vs. and 3 seven-line chors.; with "Forever" in two words; by Gen. Geo. P. Morris; publ. Johnson-(2). A-J border; eagle with flag. 24.6 x 14.9 cm., Variant: ij. [As above, but with "Forever" as one word.] A-J border; eagle with flag. 21.3 x 12.2 cm., Variant: j. [Without "Forever", but with "The" in title;] 3 vs. and six-line chor.; publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; double-line border; hdpc. Magnus 180, col. 21.4 x 13.5 cm., Variant: k. [As above;] advs: Ten illustrated Songs, and 500 Illus- trated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 32, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 19.9 x 11.9 cm., Variant: l. [As above; but without adv. Ten illustrated . . .;] hdpc. Magnus 143, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 13.8 cm., Variant: m. [Without period, but with "The" in title;] 3 vs. and six-line chor.; sheet no. 714; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 13.6 cm., Variant: n. [As above;] Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 22.3 x 13.6 cm.

: THE FLAG OF SECESSION.; Oh, say can't you see by the daivn's early light (4 vs.) Tune—"Star Spangled Banner." [By Frank Pinkney.] T. o. border. 22.6 x 15.7 cm.

: THE FLAG OF THE FREE.; Nobly our flag flutters o'er us to-day (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Without "The" in title and period at end; without hyphen in first line;] 2 chors.; publ. Auner [address im- perfectly printed.] A-J border; sailor nailing flag to masthead. 21.2 x 12.8 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan eagle border. 24.3 x 15.1 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23.2 x 14 cm., Variant: d. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 26.2 x 17 cm., Variant: e. [Without "The" in title;] 2 chors.; publ. Johnson (2). Sailor nailing flag to masthead. 18.9 x 11.5 cm., Variant: f. [Without hyphen in first line;] publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson has 600 different kinds of songs. A-J border. 25.1 x 15.8 cm., Variant: g. With exclamation point at end of title; by Henry A. Milliard; sheet no. 732; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 20.2 x 12.3 cm., Variant: h. By Henry A. Milliard; sheet no. 861. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23 x 15.2 cm.

: THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC.; Long wave our proud Stars and Stripes of Liberty (2 vs.) Air: I'm Afloat., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24.9 x 16.9 cm., Variant: b. By Eugene Johnston; [with BLUE VIOLETS on recto;] publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm.

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