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Approximately 70 pieces of sheet music, issued as supplements to the San Francisco Examiner and Chicago American newspap..

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Sale 282: William Randolph Hearst : The Collection of John F. Dunlap (#282) 03/25/2004 1:00 PM PST Closed
Starts Ending 03/25/2004 1:00 PM PST

Lot #79 Approximately 70 pieces of sheet music, issued as supplements to the San Francisco Examiner and Chicago American newspapers

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$250

Estimate: $400 - $700

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(Sheet Music)

Title:

Approximately 70 pieces of sheet music, issued as supplements to the San Francisco Examiner and Chicago American newspapers

Author:

**

Place Published:

San Francisco & Chicago

Date Published:

c,1894-1908

Description:

Most 4 pages, each approx. 14x10¾, most with color lithographed or color printed covers.

Large collection of these supplements which graced the two Hearst newspapers; a number have African American or Southern-inspired music, such as "Returned: A Negro Ballad as sung by Miss Abbie Mitchell at Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt's Newport Theatre Party"; "Magdalene My Southern Queen"; "Trouble Never Troubles Dis Coon"; "Melissy: A Melody of Darktown Admiration"; "On Your Way Nigger, On Your Way"; "My Dusky Queen, Good Night"; etc.

Condition:

Some browning, a few with tears and other wear; most very good.

Item#:

149080
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