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Stephen Foster Sheet Music, c1852-57 (9) [187268]

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Stephen Foster Sheet Music, c1852-57 (9) [187268]
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A collection of 9 includes original sheet music featuring Stephen Foster's melodies, all published by Firth, Pond & Co. of New York, some signed, c1852-57. All have thread stitched spines (unless noted) and gorgeous covers suitable for framing, two with beautifully detailed illustrations including: "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," No. 26, poignant illustration of a woman with long hair, signed by Foster, c1854, 7 pp., light foxing; and "Willie We Have Missed You,"No. 25, illustration of young woman hugging her beau who just came in the door, signed by Foster, c1854, 6 pp., stain upper left, light foxing. Others include: "Gentle Annie," No. 31, c1856, 5 pp., (two copies, one with thread stitched spine, two 2" tears p. 3-4, and light foxing, the other with heavier foxing, light staining, loose pages with wear and small tears around edges); "I see her still in my dreams," No. 32, c1857, 5 pp., Near Fine; "Old Memories," No. 22, 1st Ed., signed, c1853, 5 pp., light foxing; "Maggie by My Side," c1852, 5 pp., light foxing; "My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night," No. 20, RARE 1st Ed., c1853, 5 pp., light foxing; "Old Dog Tray," No. 21, c1853, 5 pp., some foxing and vintage red hand stamped proprietor name and address on bottom center of cover. Each page 10" x 13.5". [ 1852-57