$615
Sheet Music, American, Mid-19th Century. Four folio volumes, collecting a variety of popular songs of the day, many with colorful lithographic covers, including the work of several minstrel groups: the Ethiopian Serenaders, Christy's Minstrels, D.D. Emmit, the Congo Melodists, William Whitlock, the Virginia Serenaders (depicted in and out of blackface); along with works by Stephen Foster, Jenny Lind, and many others, containing hundreds of songs; [together with] four other volumes of classical continental sheet music, and two other octavo volumes of music. (10) Estimate $200-400 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
