American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection

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.

Collection Metadata

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

: CARRIER'S ADDRESS OF THE EVENING BULLETIN FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, 1858 AND 1859.; A twelvemonth gone! The same old tale to tell (6 vs.) With calender. Printed in red and black; t. o. border with pointed top. 40.1 x 28.4 cm.

: CARRIER'S ADDRESS OF THE EVENING BULLETIN FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S, 1859 and 186O.; The Century is growing old (7 vs.) With calender; print. McLaughlin Brothers. Double-line border; woodcut of Father Christmas and the New Year. 46 x 32 cm.

: CARRIER'S ADDRESS OF THE EVENING BULLETIN FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S, 1860 - 61; The Carrier's Address we leave at your door (2 columns) With calender; print. McLaughlin Brothers. Double-line border; woodcut of feast scene. 45.7 x 35 cm.

: CARRIER'S ADDRESS OF THE NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES.; Kind Friends and Patrons! That, I think's, the way (21 vs.) With date "1856" at top; print. Baker and Godwin (1). Red and blue ink; border of elaborate floral ornaments, at top figure of Enterprise. 61.2 x 48.4 cm.

: CARRIER'S ADDRESS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER, CHRISTMAS, 1858. NEW YEAR, 1859.; How fleetly pass the hours (41 vs.) With calendar. T. o. border; ornamental arms of Philadelphia. 44.9 X33 cm.

: CARRIERS' ADDRESS THE EVENING BULLETIN 1862- '63.; Peculiar joy and blessing (14 vs.) With calendar; print. M'Laughlin Brothers. Two multiple-line borders; ornamental arms of Pennsylvania. 31.1 x 24.3 cm.

: THE CARRIER'S ADDRESS TO THE PATRONS OF THE CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTOR. DECEMBER 25, 1861.; Gray centuries of eld return (10 vs.) Print. Dickerson and Wagenseller. Blue ink; t. o. border, with floral corners. 35.6 x 21.8 cm.

: CARRIERS' ADDRESS TO THE PATRONS OF "THE PRESS." THE PRESS.; God said- "Let there be light" (7 vs.) By Ebenezer Elliott, January 1, 1859; print. Press Job Printing Office. Red and blue ink; t. o. border. 34.5 x 25.9 cm.

: CARRIERS' ADDRESS TO THE PATRONS OF THE SUNDAY TRANSCRIPT, JANUARY 1ST, 1859,; When night's shadows gather slowly (10 vs.) Two single-line borders, inclosing arms of Philadel- phia, Indian Squaws and corner pieces. 42.1 x 28.2 cm.

: CARRIERS' ADDRESS TO THE PATRONS OF THE SUNDAY TRANSCRIPT, JANUARY 1ST, 1860. THE DYING YEAR. AN OLD MAN'S STORY.; The loud laugh rings in the good old home (9 vs.) Red ink; two single-line borders, inclosing arms of Philadelphia, Indian Squaws and corner pieces. 42.9 x 30.3 cm.

: CARRIERS' ADDRESS TO THEIR PATRONS, FOR CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR, 1859 and 1860. NORTH AMERICAN AND U.S. GAZETTE.; Back to your door with annual pleasure hies (10 vs.) Blue ink; floral metal-cut border in red; eagle with symbols of American industry at top, and comic scene at foot, col. 40.8 x 33.2 cm.

: CARRIER'S ANNUAL ADDRESS TO THE PATRONS OF THE DAVENPORT GAZETTE FOR JANUARY 1, 1864.; Time sweeps along from shore to shore (30 vs.) Two double-line borders enclosing brief sentiments, ornamental corners. 41.1 x 24.6 cm.

: THE CARRIER'S CHRISTMAS AND NEW-YEAR RHYMES TO THE PATRONS OF THE AMERICAN PRES- BYTERIAN.; Another year of human life (4 vs. uneven length) T. o. border; supporters of arms of Philadelphia with 1864 - 65 in shield, and figures of a farmer and Plenty below. 35.5 x 21.8 cm.

: THE CARRIERS OF THE SUNDAY DISPATCH, TO THEIR PATRONS. CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR, 1859.; The shades of night were lightening fast (9 vs.) With calendar. T. o. border. 25.5 x 30 cm.

: CARRY ME BACK TO OLE VIRGINNY.; De floating scow ob ole Virginny (3 vs.) Sung Nightly with Tremendous Applause, by all the Minstrel Bands; print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.9 x 15.2 cm.

: CARRY THE NEWS TO MARY.; Oh!Martha wept and Mary cried (3 vs. and chor.) Music publ. by R. Wittig; Words by Charley Howard; Music by Walter Bray; Arranged by Eddie Fox; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25.5 x 16,2 cm.

: THE CARTE-DE-VISITE ALBUM.; Of novelty this is the age (6 vs. and chor.) Air: Chanting Benny. A Comic Song written for Tony Pastor; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.4 x 16 cm.

: THE CAVALIER.; 'Twas a beautiful night, the stars shone bright (3 vs. and chors.) As sung by Miss Agatha Mandeville., Variant: a. Title: "The Gay Cavalier"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.4 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.5 x 16 cm., Variant: c. With "At Jenkin's Concert Saloon, Seventh and Chestnut Sts." following singer's name; publ. Zieber; print. Harris. T. o. border. 19.1 x 13 cm., Variant: d. With "Gay" in title; sheet no. 441; publ. Wrigley (1); [with FAIRY BELLE on recto.] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 25 x 15.7 cm.

: CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE.; I've seen a deal of gaiety throughout my noisy life (5 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 738; music publ. W. H. Boner and Co. T. o. border. 19.2 x 12.5 cm. (cropped)

: CHANGE OF SONG OF THE PRESENT TIMES.; This world's seen many changes, sirs, since it was first created (6 vs.) Air—"Bow, wow, wow." Headed: "Zieber's Popular Editions"; adv. above title: Wholesale agents: T. M. Scroggy (1) and H. K. Logan; by John L. Zieber; publ. Zieber; adv: Buy Yellow Tom

: The Chaplain's Address.; My Brother Soldiers, First Brigade, (62 lines). To the Soldiers of the First Brigade, Second Division, Cavalry Corps, composed of the Second New Jersey, Nineteenth Pennsylvania, Fourth Missouri, Seventh Indiana and First Mississippi Cavalry Regiments; Memphis, Tenn., July, 1864; Written by Edwin N. Andrews, Chaplain 2d N.J. Cavalry; on verso: "[8] National Songs." 28.2 x 20.7 cm.

: Charcoal Man; In Brooklyn city there used to dwell a gal unknown to fame. By Unsworth. And sung by Dick McGowan, the Champion Banjoist. Publ. DeMarsan (4), Wrigley military cupid border, 25.5 x 17 cm.

: THE CHARGE AT ROANOKE.; Oh! see you not, yonder, the Foe in his might (3 vs.) Air: Star-Spangled Banner. By the Hawkins' Zouaves, Feb. 8th, 1862., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.8 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 948; by S. G. Elder; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.

: CHARMING EMMA SNOW.; Way down in Alabama (3 vs. and chor.) Tune;—Dearest Mae., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.5 x 15.4 cm.

: CHARMING JANE LOUISA.—.; ft was in the merry month of June, when woods and field were flowery (8 vs.) Sheet no. 763; publ. Wrigley [printed upside-down]. Wrigley horned imp border. 24.4 x 15.6 cm.

: CHARMING LOVELY NELL.; It was down in Louisiana State (3 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (1). T. o. border. 24.5 x 15 cm.

: THE CHARMING WOMAN.; So, Miss Myrtle is going to marry (4 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16.8 cm., Variant: b. [Without comma in first line;] sheet no. 633; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border, col. 24.9 x 15.5 cm.

: THE CHARMING YOUNG LADY I MET IN THE RAIN.; Oh! listen to me, and a tale I will tell you (6 vs.) Air: Jenny Jones. By J. G. Peters., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 25.7 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [Without period after title;] sheet no. 1318; publ. Wrigley [imperfectly printed]. Wrigley horned imp border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.

: THE CHARMING YOUNG WIDOW I MET IN THE TRAIN.; Whilst in New-Jersey, a letter was sent to me (5 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan horned imp border. 25.4 x 16.8 cm., Variant: b. Air: Jenny Jones; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24.2 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. With "IN" in place of "ON" in title; Air-"Jenny Jones"; sheet no. 1017; publ. Partridge (2). Multi-line border with ornamental corners. 20.2 x 12.6 cm.

: CHEER! BOYS, CHEER!; Cheer! boys, cheer! yield not to idle sorrow (2 vs.), Variant: a. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 153, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 176, col. 20.5 x 12.6 cm.

: CHEER BOYS, CHEER.; Cheer boys, cheer, no more of idle sorrow (2 vs. and chors.) Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Billheads, etc. T. o. border. 23.7 x 15 cm.

: CHEER, BOYS, CHEER FOR NEXT NOVEMBER.; Cheer boys, cheer for next November (3 vs. and chor.) Air.—When this Cruel War is over. By "Our Ned.", Variant: a. Adv: Dealers and Clubs can be supplied with Cam- paign Songs [by] Mason and Co.; Copyright Secured. A-J border; bust of McClellan. 23.5 x 15."2 cm., Variant: b. [As above;J double-line border; floating hemisphere with flag and motto "Our Country". 24.1 x 15.4 cm.

: CHEER FOR THE PILOTS!; The sturdy Pilots put to sea (3 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners, col. 26 x 16.4 cm.

: CHEER UP, AND BE A BRICK.; Fellow Sporters! don't you know (5 vs. and 2 chors.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.5 x 16.6 cm.

: CHEER UP SAM, OR SARAH BELL.; Oh! down in Alabama (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Music published and sold by Robinson and Son; publ. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. With comma after "Up" and exclamation point after title. A-J border. 20.1 x 13.1 cm. (cropped)

: A CHEERFUL SONG. AMERICAN.; High feasting makes us earthly (4 vs. and chor.) Adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 204, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm.

: THE CHESTNUT STREET BEAU.; A sight for the tailors was Jonathan Spring (5 vs. and chor.) Printed and sold at the S.E. cor. 4th and Vine, Phila. [George S. Harris] Multi-line border. 20.6 x 10.6 cm.

: THE CHICKAHOMINY.; Did you see the bloody fray (7 vs. and chors.) Air - "The Happy Land of Canaan." Respectfully Dedicated to Brig. Gen. Grover and his gallant Brigade; by W. F. S.; print. King and Baird. T. o. border. 30.5 x 23.3 cm.

: CHIEF JUSTICE TANEY.; Hail! thou noble hearted lawyer (7 vs.) Air—"The Days of absence." Headed: "Song". T. o. border; gentleman holding top-hat. 28.1 x 15.8 cm.

: CHILDREN IN HEAVEN! I; Around the throne of God in Heaven (5 vs.) Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Sabbath Schools supplied with Hymns at wholesale Prices. T. o. border. 23.3 x 14.6 cm.

Main menu

Search

Pages

Pages