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Civil War/Civil War Publications: Wonderful Assortment of Civil War Music

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Civil War/Civil War Publications: Wonderful Assortment of Civil War Music
Union Civil War Sheet Music, Lot of 8 Pieces. 1. "National Melodies," c. 1855, 6 pages, disbound, Russell & Tolman, Boston, MA, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Cover features red, white and blue illustration of the flag, and listing of 22 vocal and instrumental songs that were standards of the day. This copy has only the "Sword of Bunker Hill." Cover and pages have spotting and soiling but are in fine condition otherwise. 2. "Huzza! Huzza! Our Union Forever," by M.L. Hofford & George W. Hewitt, 1862, 6 pages, disbound, Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, PA, 13" x 10.25, Extremely Fine. Cover is missing, some minor toning but the pages are clean and crisp. 3. "Marching Through Georgia," by Henry Clay Work, 1865, 6 pages, disbound, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 13" x 10.25, Very Fine. Soiling and dampstaining throughout, pages are worn, but the print is clear. Fantastic sample of popular words and music dedicated "In Honor of Maj. Gen. Sherman's Famous March 'from Atlanta to the Sea.'" Captures the spirit of the age and the joyful sentiment that prevailed in the North after the war. The back page has a list of other musical publications that were available at the time. 4. "Weeping, Sad and Lonely, or When This Cruel War is Over," by Charles C. Sawyer & Henry Tucker, 1863, "Sawyer & Thompson, New York, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Extremely Fine. Pages have minor soiling. Undoubtedly a song that touched many hearts of those who were grieving about family members who have gone off to war: "Weeping, sad and lonely, Hopes and fears, how vain, When this cruel war is over, Praying that we meet again." 5. "Dear Mother I've come home to die," by E. Bowers & Henry Tucker, 1863, Firth, Son & Co., New York, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Toning and dampstaining throughout. Front page features glitzy typefaces and an intricate border engraving. A tender melody that tugged on the heartstrings of a nation caught up in war and trying to cope with the terrible spectre of death. Back page inventories additional songs and instrumentals that were available through the publishers. 6. "Mother waiting for the news," by Sara Wolverton & Henry Castle, 1863, S. Brainerd & Co., Cleveland, OH, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25" , Very Fine. Dampstaining and toning around the edges and occasional soiling. Words and music bring to stark attention the sentiments of families on the home front, waiting for word about their loved ones: "Mother waiting for the news from the dark red battle ground, Hear you not the host of angels, Fondly circling you around?" 7. "The Vacant Chair or We Shall Meet But We Shall Miss Him," by George F. Root, 1864, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Tear along lower half of first two pages, dampstaining and foxing affect all pages. Front page has a fine engraving of battle scenes and a depiction of "the vacant chair" tableaux at the dinner table. This piece was apparently prepared in memory of Thanksgiving, 1861. Includes a marvelous engraved advertisement for cabinet organs as well as sampling of new music by Root & Cady. 8. "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Prisoner's Hope," by George F. Root & Charles Grobe, 1865, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 8 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Soiling throughout, pen marking on several pages, tears and creases on last 4 pages. Brilliant instrumental version of "Prisoner's Hope." A fantastic collection of musical selections from a very difficult and heartrending period in American history. A wonderful assortment of signature pieces that helped define the era. (8 pieces)