Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord (5 vs. and chors.) By Mrs. Julia Ward Howe; published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments. Female figure with shield and eagle. 24.2 x 15 cm.
Little Jenny Dow lives be- yond the mill (3 vs. and chor.) Music obtained of Horace Waters (1); [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 16 cm.
O! I'm glad I live in a land of freedom (6 vs. and 4 chors.) Tune, "Dixie's Land." By A. W. Muzzy, (a member of the Guards) of Panama, New York; Dedicated to Cassius M. Clay's Washington Guards; cop: 1861, A. W. Muzzy, SDN.Y., and "Copyright Secured" preceding title; text prefaced by letter from L.H. Sigourney and followed by three other letters. 30.3 x 12.4 cm.
I'm lonesome since I cross'd the hills (8 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: ab. With "cros'd" in 1st line; publ. Johnson (2). A-J border. 21.4 x 12.4 cm., Variant: b. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 233, col. 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 76; publ. Partridge (1). T. o. border. 22.5 x 12.3 cm.
I once loved a damsel whose raven black hair (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sung by T. B. Prendergast, at Bryants' Minstrels; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 25.8 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 543; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.6 x 16.1 cm.
'Tis just one year ago to-day (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.7 x 15.6 cm., Variant: b. First line beginning: "It was"; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and 25 per cent, less than any other Printer in the City. A-J border. 21 x 12.7 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 999d, 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 have travelled this wide world over (7 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.8 x 14.1 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.3 x 15.4 Cm.
Now, ladies, your attention (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. T. o. [Andrews] border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.5 x 14.3 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 135, 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).
'Tis the last rose of summer (3 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. Andrews ivy border. 23.9 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 24.6 x 16.1 cm., Variant: c. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 253a, col. 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] but with illustration of a rose in place of word in title; Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 256, col. 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm.
Come away, come away (3 vs.) Publ. Johnson (2); By sending Johnson 60 cents, he will send you the Music for this Song by return mail; adv: Johnson's Cheap Printing Office, No. 7 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia, publishes the following: handkerchief flirtation - model love letter, etc. 20 x 12 cm.
Oh! listen a while, a story I will tell (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan trapper border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan SDN.Y. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 718; as sung by Frank Sinclair - Ethiopian Comedian; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.
If down South they'd hear to reason (4 vs. and chor.) Air: Wait for the Wagon., Variant: a. As Sung by Tony Pastor; 2nd song; ["That's What's The Matter] No. 3."; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.3 x 16.8 cm., Variant: b. Written and sung by Tony Pastor; sheet no. 1059; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE LITTLE BLACKSMITH on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 14.3 cm.
Oh! why should the spirit of mortal be proud (12 vs.), Variant: a. With comma at end of title; publ. Auner (5). Mourning border; eagle with shield, flags and motto E Pluribus Unum. 22 x 12 cm., Variant: b. Copied by F. B. Carpenter, while our Lamented Chief was reciting it; April 21, 1865; publ. Johnson (2). Mourning border. 18 x 9.2 cm.
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 Union Flag triumphant waves (7 vs.) Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States; by C. H. Readel; Philadelphia, April 9th, 1865; publ. Johnson (2). Double-line border. 18.5 x 11.2 cm.
Fes, we'll rally for the cause (5 vs. and chor.) Air:—"Battle Cry of Freedom." Headed: "A Campaign Song"; sheet no. 3; adv: McClellan Campaign Songster; [publ.] Mason and Co. T. o. border. 22.7 x 15.5 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 197c, 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 2400a, 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).
Descend ye chaste Nine, to a true Irish bard (10 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4); copyright secured. De Marsan comic heads border, col. 25.3 x 16.6 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 754; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley moon border. 24.7 x 15.6 cm.
Now, listen to me, white folks, de truth I'm going to tell you (6 vs.) Air: All round my hat., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 23 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16.2 cm., Variant: c. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.3 x 16.4 cm., Variant: d. Letter paper; hdpc. Magnus 218, col. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: e. Sheet no. 848; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: f. With "Hat" in Air, and hyphen in first line; sheet no. 1123; As sung by J. Gaynor; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 15.5 cm.
I am a bold Hodman, I live by my trade (6 vs. and chor.) Air.— Villikens and his Dinah., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border, col. 25 x 16.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Boyd's imprint added (1). 27 x 12.5 cm., Variant: c. By Saugerties Bard; sheet no. 663; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 25 x 15.5 cm.
Come listen to me, white folks all (4 vs. and chor.) Tune.—"Gay Conductor." Composed by Wm. H. Murphy; adv: This Song and 500 others can be had at Mrs. Murphy's; print. J. W. Du Bree. Double-line border with corner fleurons; gallows. 20 x 11.2 cm.
The boys down South in Dixie's land (8 vs. and chor.) Air—"Gideon's Band." Composed by Robert E. Holtz, Jan. 30, 1862., Variant: a. T. o. border; blue paper; Justice with scales and sword, ship in background. 27.6 x 10.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] yellow paper. 30.8 x 13 cm.
Friend . . . of our Union, true to our Nation (6 vs. with 3 bars of music) Copyright secured in 1862; patent applied for by James P. Herron; [with spaces to be filled in by soldier.] Letter paper; blue ink; ribbon border around vs. in red; eagle with flag
Those bright blue eyes - those bright blue eyes (2 vs. and chor.) As Sung at Bryant's Minstrels, 472 Broadway; By T. B. Prendergast., Variant: a. Print Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15 cm.
How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood (3 vs.), Variant: a. T. o. [Andrews] border. 22.9 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24 x 15 cm.
There's a Star in the West that will never go down (3 vs.) As sung by Mr. Quayle., Variant: a. [Without "as sung by";] with "never" before "will" in 1st line; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; bust of Washington. 21 x 12.7 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Delestatius; adv. Juvenile, Blank, and School Books; print. Grattan and Bro. T. o. border. 17.7 x 10.4 cm., Variant: bc. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: 600 different kinds of Songs. A-J border; portrait of Washington. 20.9 x 12.3 cm., Variant: c. [Without comma in title;] adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 23, col. 19.7 x 10.8 cm., Variant: d. Publ. Magnus (1). Letter paper; double-line border; hdpc. Magnus 24, col. 21.2 x 13.5 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with adv: Purchase Magnus's Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. 21 x 13 cm.
Just before the battle, Mother (3 vs. and chor.) Air: Just before the battle. By Eug. T. Johnston., Variant: a. Title: "Skedaddling Song. A Parody on 'Just Before the Battle' "; with author's name spelled "Johnson"; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 23.3 x 13.5 cm., Variant: b. [Title as above;] publ. Johnson and Co. 24 x n cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 24.8 x 16.1 cm.
Say, darkeys, hab you seen de Massa (4 vs. and chor.) [By Henry C. Work.], Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3); with street number in wood- block. De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.3 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with street number in type. 25.7 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. With first line reading: "Say Darkies! did you see ole massa"; As Originally Sung by Mrs. C. Henri, Arch Street Theatre; adv: Cash Paid For Old Books Of All Descriptions, at the Cheap Book Stand, Delaware Avenue, below Market St. Philadelphia. Soldier with sword, in right-hand column. 19.7 x 13 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] but with figure of soldier with sword, in left-hand column. 24.3 x 15.2 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] but with advs: Cards, Bill Heads, Cir- culars, etc., and Ball Room Monitor; [publ.] Johnson (2). Seated man waving top hat. 23.9 x 14.8 cm., Variant: f. [As above, without advs.;] publ. Johnson (2); 2nd song. That's What's The Matter. 24.4 x 15.5 cm., Variant: g. With first line reading: "Say, darkies! did you see old massa"; [publ. Johnson;] adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill- Heads, etc. A-J border. 20.2 x 13.2 cm. (cropped), Variant: h. [As above, without adv.;] publ. Johnson and Co. 19.6 x 11.7 cm., Variant: i. Copied by permission of Root and Cady, Music Pub- lishers (2), owners of the copyright; As sung by Dan Bryant; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 167, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 13.1 cm., Variant: j. [As above;] but with rule above adv. 20.5 x 12.5 cm., Variant: k. [As above;] but with different adv: Magnus' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 167, col.; [publ.] Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.9 cm., Variant: l. Sheet no. 778; Sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19 x 10.7 cm., Variant: m. Sheet no. 1087; copied by permission of Root and Cady, Music Publishers (2), owners of the copyright; As sung by Dan Bryant; publ. Wrigley [without address]. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.2 x 15.2 cm.
Where are the friends of my youth (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border, col. 24.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE NEW RED, WHITE, AND BLUE on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
Oh! welcome, my Aileen! the moment is blest (4 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.6 x 16 cm., Variant: b. With comma instead of exclamation point in first line; sheet no. 529; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border, col. 24.8 x 16.5 cm.
