Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

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Description

M. Witmark & Sons, New York [Published Date: 1917]. Sheet music, piano, vocals. "written and sung with great success by the well known composer Jos. E. Howard of Howard & Clark ; lyric by Philander Johnson" Nice color cover art by Starmer, with insert photo of Joe Howard. 4 pages, including front and back covers. Ad on inside center margin along fold that says "Food will win the War Don't waste it" Also has single line music samples for Daddy Mine and I'm Longing For Someone to Love Me. Back cover is a sample of music by Ernest R. Ball entitled My Rosary for You.

Condition & notes

In good condition with a few small nicks and creasing along edges and light to moderate overall scuffing, aging and soiling. Previous owner's name in ink on front cover and a date on the top corner of the back cover. Interior pages are unmarked. Joseph Edgar Howard, known as Joe Howard (February 12, 1870 – May 19, 1961) was a Broadway composer, lyricist, and librettist. A famed member of Tin Pan Alley along with wife and composer Ida Emerson.