New York, London: Various Publishers, 1915-1957. A collection of nine sheet music scores for eight songs written by or about silent film star Charlie Chaplin, and spanning from some of the earliest appearances of his Tramp character through to the 1957 release of "A King in New York." Songs included range from ones inspired by Chaplin, like "Charlie Chaplin Walk," and...
Rome: G. Ricordi, 1971. First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page: "To Maggie - the direct cause of this piece. / With thanx! [sic] / James / 28 March, 1972 / Roma." Printed musical score, reproduced from the composer's original holograph score. An early pioneer of computer music, James Dashow is also a composer of electro-acoustic music...
Washington, DC: Capitol Music, 1932. Original sheet music for the song "Take Me to the Dance Marathon," played by impressario Zeke Youngblood at the beginning of each of his marathons, and dedicated to him. Interestingly, this copy is signed by seven couples on the front wrapper, each also accompanied by a number, indicating that they were likely participants in one...
New York: Famous Music Corporation, 1931. Original sheet music for the song "Give Me Your Love." Words by Ann Ronell, whose notable songs include "Rain on the Roof," "Let's Go Out in the Open Air," "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf," and "Willow Weep for Me." 9. x 12 inches (22 x 30 cm). Six pages (1 folded leaf, 1...
New York: Famous Music Corporation, 1941. Original sheet music for the song "Fireflies on Parade," from the 1941 film, "The Hard-Boiled Canary," here under the working title, "There's Magic in Music." Words and music by Ann Ronell, whose notable songs include "Rain on the Roof," "Let's Go Out in the Open Air," "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf," and "Willow...