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Union Civil War Music: Tramp! Tramp! Tramp

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Civil War Publications

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Civil War Sheet Music: "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!"

Union Civil War Sheet Music, Lot of 2, Very Good-Fine.
1 "The Vacant Chair or We Shall Meet But We Shall Miss Him," by George F. Root, 1864, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Tear along lower half of first two pages, dampstaining and foxing affect all pages. Front page has a fine engraving of battle scenes and a depiction of "the vacant chair" tableaux at the dinner table. This piece was apparently prepared in memory of Thanksgiving, 1861. Includes a marvelous engraved advertisement for cabinet organs as well as sampling of new music by Root & Cady.
2. "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Prisoner's Hope," by George F. Root & Charles Grobe, 1865, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 8 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Soiling throughout, pen marking on several pages, tears and creases on last 4 pages. Brilliant instrumental version of "Prisoner's Hope."
A wonderful pair of signature pieces that helped define the Civil War era. (2 items)



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