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The American Musical Miscellany

Northampton, MA, 1798

    Price Realised USD 2,772
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    USD 1,000 - USD 2,000
    The American Musical Miscellany

    Northampton, MA, 1798

    Price Realised USD 2,772
    Price Realised USD 2,772
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    EARLY AMERICAN MUSIC – The American Musical Miscellany: A Collection of the Newest and Most Approved Songs. Northampton, MA: Andrew Wright, 1798.

    First edition, first appearance in book form of the music which would later be used for "The Star Spangled Banner"—an important early source of popular music in pre-1800 America in contemporary wrapper. This volume also contains one of the earliest examples of a campaign song, "Adams and Liberty," used in the first contested American election. Evans 33294; Sabin 1163; Star-Spangled Books B8.

    12mo (169 x 103mm). Letterpress and music (occasional spots and toning). Contemporary marbled wrapper (spine neatly silked, without flyleaves, a few chips); modern buckram box.
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