Early American Songster: Sammelband of 15 Hand Written or Printed Songs from the 19th century America

Various, 1830

[Early American Songster] No date, circa 1830-1840?. A hand sewn collection of 15 songs, most hand written in manuscript or musical notation. Most songs include musical meter for piano or harp as well as lyrics, written in a steady and clear hand. Original manuscript notes, three of the songs are printed and taken from other volumes. A unique collection.

Contents: 1. O Nanny; 2. St. Patrick's Day; 3. La Massaria; 4. Flute Imitations; 5. Spanish Airs and Waltzes; 6. Carnival of Venice; 7. Waltz Allemande; 8. The Titus Waltz; 9. Though You Leave Me Now in Sorrow a Duet (Printed); 10. La Cachucha for Piano or Harp by Bochsa (Printed); 11. Moses in Egypt March for the Piano Forte by Rossini (Printed); 12. My Boy Tammy (Printed); 13. Scotch Ballad; 14. Sweet Home for Harp or Piano Forte by John Perry; 15. O Cease Busy Fancy.