[CIVIL WAR -- CONFEDERATE]. O Give Me a Home by the Sea. Augusta, Georgia: A.E. Blackmar, ca 1860s.
Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$200 -
$400
Sold for $158
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR -- CONFEDERATE]. O Give Me a Home by the Sea. Augusta, Georgia: A.E. Blackmar, ca 1860s.
HOSMER, E.A., composer. O Give Me a Home by the Sea. Augusta, Georgia: A.E. Blackmar, ca 1860s.
A group of 6 pieces of sheet music, all of the same title, "O Give Me a Home by the Sea." Alternative title: "The Exotics, Flowers of Song Transplanted to Southern Soil." Each copy 8 1/2 x 12 in. with green lithographed cover and two interior pages of music and verses (conditions vary, some with toning, scattered spotting, dampstaining). Crandall #3697 (number appears in pencil notation at upper left of each copy of music), Parrish & Willingham #7309.
A scarce Confederate imprint.
[With:] CHRISTY, E.P. Christy's Melodies. Snow Drop Ann. New York: Jaques & Brother, 1847. 3pp, approx. 3 x 13 in. (cover completely separated from songsheet, toning, light soil). Early minstrel songsheet.
Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, Formerly the “Historical Shop”
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email katiehorstman@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.