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et656.jpg (36649 bytes)HARP GUITAR -BANJO. 1880 cabinet card (6 1/2” x 4 1/4"). Group of five gents with stringed instruments including a man with a scarce harp guitar (I have been told that it is either a Washburn or Martin). The other men are holding a banjo, guitar, and mandolins. Image is in good condition, despite light soiling, however the mount has the b/l corner missing.  No photographer’s imprint. (Et. 656); $75.

et655.jpg (93679 bytes)DRUMMER. Cabinet card, 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" Great view of a cigar smoking drummer for the "Union Band", which can be seen on hat. Buchanan, Indianapolis, Ind. photographer's imprint.  Great tonality and contrast , Fine cond. (Et.655); $125. 

et653.jpg (38085 bytes)ONE MAN BAND. 1800's cabinet card (4 1/4" x 6 1/2"). "The Musical Wonder" Prof. Crawford and His Mechanical String Orchestra on paste on label on verso. Howie, Detroit , photographic imprint. Good tonality and contrast, very minor irregularity on the trimming of image on top, o/w F condition (Et. 653); $85.

et657.jpg (192302 bytes)BAND, MILFORD CENTRE OHIO. Albumen image. 9" x 12 1/2" ,mount closely trimmed to image. View of the town band from Milford Centre, Ohio ( on drum). The name of the band is also present, but can't quite make it out...possibly Union, No photographer's id, Image has some minor condition iisues (a couple of scraps affecting the emulsion, the mount has dampstaining on back, with some warping of mount, o/w VG. (Et.657); $125. 

et702.jpg (81273 bytes)SOHMER PIANO CATALOG. 8 1/2" x 5" Undated, early 20th c., original paper wraps, 40pp. Sohmer & Co. Piano Makers, Astoria, Long Island, N.Y. wonderfully illustrated catalog, the first 10 pages details the qualities of their manufacture, the majority of the following right hand pages have full page illustrations of the various styles of pianos, on the verso there is testimonials or further details on the makes. Very fine condition. (ET.702). $85.

et701.jpg (37114 bytes)CHARLES STORY VIOLIN CATALOG.  9 3/4" x 7". Undated, but ca. 1892 (dated in text of article). 36pp. Original illustrated wraps. Charles W. Story, Boston, Mass .Nicely illustrated catalog of violins, bows, music stands, a small selection of basses & mandolins, along with testimonials from their customers. There is some soiling and wear along spine, otherwise  vg condition. (ET. 701). $85.  

et658.jpg (129386 bytes)TOWN BAND. Albumen image. 6 1/2" x 7 1/8" , on cream mount. Nice view of the town band, No photographer's id. Image has nice appeal, b/r corner has crease, corners of mount chipped, o/w VG. (ET.658); $55.00

et661.jpg (96720 bytes)BANJO PLAYER. 10" x 8" silverprint photograph, ca 1920's of man playing a banjo. Nice detailed image, inscribed by "Dewey". Photo by famed Los Angeles photographer Witzel with stamped studio imprint on back. Fine condition. (ET.661). $75.

 

 

 

sm020.jpg (291388 bytes)SHEET MUSIC- GRAPHIC CHROMOLITHOGRAPH COVER. Undated, ca. 1860 Sheet music, "Hoppity Kickity - High and Low or A Regular cure" 13 1/4" x 10 1/4" . Chromolithograph cover art, Sinclair Philadelphia. From bound volume (with accompanying spine irregularities).(Sm.20);  $65.00

sm013.jpg (312871 bytes)SHEET MUSIC- HAND TINTED LITHOGRAPH COVER. 1847 Sheet music, "Spring" 13 1/4" x 10 1/4" . Hand tinted lithograph cover art of young lady by Sarony & Major, NY. From bound volume (with accompanying spine irregularities), wear and soiling to outer margins, a small bit of discoloration in t/l background, 13 pp complete. (Sm.13); $24.99

sm018.jpg (126918 bytes)SHEET MUSIC- LITHOGRAPH COVER- RAINER FAMILY 1841 sheet music, "The Mountain Maid's Invitation" 13 1/4" x 10 1/4" . Lithograph cover of the Rainer Family in native attire. From bound volume , split spine (with accompanying spine irregularities), overall VG condition, 5 pp complete.(Sm.18); $45.00

 

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