Apr 07, 2022 - Sale 2600

Sale 2600 - Lot 165

Price Realized: $ 406
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Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
(MUSIC.) The Vocal Standard, or, Star Spangled Banner / The New American Hymn Book, for the Use of All People. Each 12mo, publisher's calf, moderate wear; condition as noted. Richmond, VA, and Baltimore, MD, 1824 and 1812
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A pair of early American compilations, with words and not music.

"The Vocal Standard, or, Star Spangled Banner, being . . . American Patriotic Songs . . . Many of which are Original." 264 pages; lacks free endpapers, minor wear; ownership inscriptions on pastedowns and title page. Only edition. Francis Scott Key's words to the Star-Spangled Banner appear on pages 15 and 16 with a long introductory note; the book does not appear in Filby & Howard's Star-Spangled Books. Sabin 100655. Richmond, VA: John H. Nash, 1824.

J. Kingston, compiler. "The New American Hymn Book, for the Use of All People, at Home and in the Church." Second edition. 246, [5] pages; minor foxing; early inscription on front endpapers. Baltimore: J. Kingston, 1812 [printed by R. Porter in Wilmington, DE].