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Condition: used - vintage - Original
Manufacturer: Armstrong Music Publishing NY, NY.
Original early sheet music of Stephen Foster’s song, Old Black Joe. This DeLuxe, hand colored edition of the Foster tune was printed by Armstrong Music Publishing Company of New York way back in the early 1900’s, but still retains the sharp detail and bright color that made Armstrong a premiere New York City publishing company. The piece is complete and even bears the hand stamped location and name of the music shop where it was originally purchased. ( see lower right hand corner) Someone later realized the value of this rare old piece and placed it into this wonderful old oak frame for safe keeping. There are a few light water stains on the cover, but the graphics are incredibly clear considering the age of this old item.
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There is a number 5 printed on the front cover which I have been told was likely done to signify this as being the fifth copy printed of the Foster song. Usually the first 100 pieces printed, at least by well known artists like Stephen Foster, would be so numbered in order to encourage a large turnout for the publications release. There is also something that was hand written on the top left portion of the front page, but I can not make out what it says. Perhaps this was signed by Foster or some other note-worthy musical celebrity of the day? Whatever else might one day be learned about this old document, one thing is certain, this large framed piece of early 1900’s musical history is a wonderful piece of art to be treasured. Actual size of the sheet music is 11 x 14 inches. Frame measures approximately 16x 20
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