I am lonely to-night, in my sad little chamber (2 vs. and chor.) Sung by S. C. Campbell; 2nd song: "The Hero When Fallen's No Longer A Foe"., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 22.5 x 14 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 25.4 x 16.8 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 26 x 17 cm., Variant: d. [Without chorus;] Varying: "As sung by Charles H. Pease, of Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels"; 2nd song: Meet Me To-Night; adv: Ten illustrated Songs. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 242, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: e. Sheet no. 1186. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.2 x 13.7 cm.
Of girlhood's happy days I dream (2 vs.), Variant: a. From the Opera: The Rose of Castille; 2nd song: There is a Flower that Bloometh; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 985; Words by Messrs. A. Harris and E. Falconer; Music by W. Balfe, from the new opera of the Rose of Castille; Sung by Miss L. Pyne; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.
I knew by the smoke, that so gracefully curl'd (3 vs. and chor.) 2nd song: "Colleen Bawn"; [publ.].De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 15.9 cm.
Come all ye likely lads that have a mind for to range (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews' 23.6 x 15.2 cm.
Adieu to peace and all its charms (8 vs.) Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2)., Variant: a. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 93, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: b. [Asabove;] hdpc. Magnus 100, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 19.3 x 11.5 cm., Variant: c. 2nd adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 102, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 13 cm., Variant: d. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 103, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 19.5 x 12.2 cm.
Oh, cherish me, my loved one dear (5 vs.) From "Life Illustrated," by Topsy; print. Andrews., Variant: a. T. o. border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above; with Astley's imprint added.] 24 x 15 cm.
Ye sons of Freedom, wake to glory; 3rd line: Your children, wives, and grand- sires hoary (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title;] publ. Auner (2). A-J border; eagle with flag. 25 x 15 cm., Variant: c. [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan ship border, col. 24.6 x 16 cm., Variant: d. [Without comma in first line;] sheet no. 242; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 14 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 487a, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
I am a darkey from the Country O (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sheet no. 934; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 21.1 x 13.2 cm., Variant: aa. With "Oh" in the 1st line; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson's assortment of Songs and Song Books. A-J border. 21.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.4 x 15.6 cm.
The heart bowed down by weight of woe (2 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Sheet no. 1103; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 23.8 x 14.8 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 2515b, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
The twilight hour is stealing (5 vs.) By James Robinson; Respectfully dedicated to Ser- geant Wheeler, U.S.A.; with short explanation ending: ... intended for a companion to Annie Laurie and the same Air; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan kissing cupids bo
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 58a, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 1622, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
I'm not a wealthy man, but I've hit upon a plan (4 vs. and chor.) Air: Prisoner's Hope. Sung by Harry Richmond; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24.3 x 15.5 cm.
Hurrah for our Union, the birthright of freedom (3 vs.) By Martin Andreas Sarles; publ. Boyd (1); adv: 10,000 Songs for Sale. T. o. border. 24 x 12.2 cm.
We lost way down at Fredericks burg (8 vs.) Respectfully dedicated to John Lorence, who lost both legs, at the Battle of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, February 8th, 1862; cop: 1864, J. Lorence, EDPa. T. o. border; floating hemisphere with motto "Our Cou
A hero foremost in the fight (3 vs. and chors.) Tune.—Poor Old Slave., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.3 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. By A. Anderson, Philadelphia, October 13th, 1862; composed on the fall of J. W. Greer, 31st Regiment, P. V., at the battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia; Tune vary- ing: "as sung to Poor Old Slave"; print. Harris. T. o. border. 24 x 14 cm., Variant: c. With "Hero" capitalized in first line; By A. Anderson; composed on the fall of Lt. J. W. Greer, 32d Regiment, P. V. at the Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia. T. o. border. 24 x 14 cm.
I bruk a skull the other day, there upon the green (4 vs. and chors. and 3 mottoes) Air: The Sewing Machine. Sheet no. 1443; As Sung by Wm. Carle ton; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.1 cm.
I'm a tough true hearted sailor (3 vs. and chor.) As sung by Mr. Charles Swain, at Jenkins' Concert Saloon Seventh and Chestnut Streets. a. Print. Harris. T. o. border; three sailboats. 18.4 x 9.8 cm. b. [As above; with publ. Zieber.] 18.8 x 9.5 cm.
Weep no more. O nobly fallen (3 vs. and chor.) Air: Who will care for Mother now? By Louise Barrows., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25.3 x 17.1 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan military cupid border. 25.1 x 15.4 cm.
My love she lives in a two-pair back (5 vs. and chor.) Sung by the celebrated Charles Vivian, at Butler's American Theatre, 472 Broadway, New-York; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 24.5 x 16.3 cm.
Good news, Steben -good news (3 vs. and chor.) 2nd song: "Good Old Hut At Home"., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. 24.8 x 16 cm., Variant: c. With 2nd song: "Walk in Joe". A-J border. 20.2 x 12.4 cm. (cropped)
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 160b, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
I know an eye so softly bright (3 vs. and chors.) Music obtained of Firth, Son and Co., Variant: a. [Without comma after "Near,"] and with period at end of title; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.5 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 24.8 x 16 cm., Variant: c. [Without comma after "Near"] and with period at end of title; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 235, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. With period at end of title; sheet no. 1185; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24 x 15 cm.
Our hearts are with our native land (4 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrews'. 24.2 x 15 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 108; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE UNION VOLUNTEERS on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22 x 13.6 cm.
There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet (4 vs.), Variant: a. 2nd song: "Remember Thee!"; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.3 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. Taken from "Moore's Melodies"; sheet no. 939; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 25 x 15.5 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.4 x 15.1 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 1238f, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
When the Twenty-fourth Regiment first began to form (6 vs. and chor.) Composed and Dedicated to the 24th Regiment, U.S.C.T. By Corporal Sam'l Nickless, Co. I., Variant: a. With sans serif caps in first line of title; print. Johnson (2). 24.4 x 15 cm., Variant: b. With more compact caps with serifs in first line of title. 17.5 x 10 cm. (cropped)
White folks, gib attention, -I've fotched de banjo 'long (8 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Short lines; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.5 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 701; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border, col. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.
Be traitors cursed! accursed of God (13 vs. and 2 chors.) Coyyright [sic] Secured; to be had at Franklin Job Printing Establishment. T. o. border; floating hemisphere with flag and motto Our Country. 23.3 x 19.2 cm.
Hope of the race which from Heroes descended, Variant: a. 3 vs. and chors.; publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 22.5 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. 3 vs. and chor.; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Union Badges, Letter and Note Papers, etc. A-J border. 24.4 x 15.4 cm.
I once was unknown by the happy and gay (3 vs.) Written and composed by C. Archer; music publ. by Lee and Walker; publ. by permission of the owner of the copyright; cop: 1865, C. Everest, EDPa.; publ. Johnson and Co. 22.1 x 13.9 cm.
Come, all ye true Americans that love the Stripes and Stars (7 vs.) Air—'Tis my delight on a shiny night. Sheet no. 505; as sung by Private Ephraim Peabody, on the night after the march through Baltimore; sold by Par- tridge (2). T. o. border. 20.3 x 12.3
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 548a, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Vs a contraband from de old plantation (5 vs. and chor.) Words by John L. Zieber; music by Rudolph Wittig; cop: 1865, W. R. Smith, EDPa.; W. R. Smith, Agt. Music and Musical Instruments; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 24.2 x 15 cm.
I'll sing you a song in machine poetry (23 vs. and chor.) Air.—"Things I don't like to see." Headed: "Song". Double-line border with ornamental corners. 30 x 22.8 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 431b, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
