Sep 17, 2015 - Sale 2391

Sale 2391 - Lot 247

Price Realized: $ 531
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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
AN EARLY PRINTING OF WHAT WE NOW CALL "HAIL, COLUMBIA" (MUSIC.) The President's March, Arranged for Two Performers on One Piano Forte. 2 facing pages on two disbound sheets, 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; minor foxing and wear. Philadelphia: William Priest, circa 1795
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This song was composed by Philip Phile for Washington's inauguration in 1789. It served as an unofficial national anthem for many years, and remains the official Vice Presidential anthem today. This version was arranged by recent British immigrant Raynor Taylor, one of the earliest composers active in America. Dichter & Shapiro, page 21.