[Rarebooks] FS: Amphion Glee Club, Cortland County, New York - 1852 music

[Bob Petrilla]

Do they...sheet music. DO THEY MISS ME AT HOME? As Sung by the Amphions in
their Principal Concerts throughout the Country. Music by S.M. Crannis.
Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1852. First Edition. 6pp, The cover features display
type within a decorative floral border. Words and music, in part: "Do they
miss me at home Do they miss me? Twould be an assurance most dear To know
that this moment some loved one Were saying I wish he were here...."  Spine
reinforced with archival paper tape. 13.5" x 10" Very Good. Decorative
Cover.
The Amphions, a musical group from Cortland County, New York State, took
part in The Whole World's Temperance Convention, held in New York City,
September 1-2, 1853. From the minutes of the Convention: "...As music was,
therefore, eminently appropriate for Temperance demonstrations, the
`Amphion Glee Club' should be invited to exercise
their vocal talent. The spokesman of the "Amphions" made a small
preliminary speech...."     $50.00

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