Epilonian Books

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Catalog notes

Description

Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York [Published Date: 1906]. Sheet Music (11 x 14"), Piano, vocals, 5 pages. Words by James O'Dea; Music by W. C. Powell (aka William C Polla); Cover art by Andre De Takacs (an early example of his work); Illustrated cover page of lady with flowers in here hair and flowering branches in the background in pink, brown and green. Page 2 has an advertisement with illustrated title page, and excerpts for My Irish Molly O by Wm Jerome and Jean Schwartz. Back cover has advertisement with illustrated title page, and excerpts for When the Mocking Birds are Singing in the Wildwood by Arthur J. Lamb and H. B. Blanke, with list of additional songs published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. First line verse: The Harvest Moon is Shining o'er the valley; First line of chorus: E-laine, - E - laine, - oh call me back a-gain.

Condition & notes

In acceptable condition with a few 1/2" or less nicks and tears and creasing along edges. Outside folded edge is starting to separate from the bottom but is still attached at the top and middle of the fold. Moderate overall aging and soiling to pages, but otherwise unmarked. NOT Ex-Library.William C. Polla (1876 - 1939) was an American composer, lyricist, arranger and publisher of popular music perhaps better known under his pseudonym, W.C. Powell. He was a prolific composer and wrote numerous popular songs, several ragtime works and some orchestral pieces.