Lot 1478
Sousa, John Philip (1854-1932). American bandmaster, composer of "Stars and Stripes Forever", "The Washington Post March" and "El Capitan", among many others. Sousa's works are instantly recognizable and provide the soundtrack to most national celebrations.
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed on a photographic postcard ("John Philip Sousa"). Black and white, 3½ x 5", n.p., 1905. Inscribed with two measures from "The Diplomat" (composed 1904). Addressed on verso to a Miss Collins in Liverpool. Wear, slight abrasions and moderate creasing to all four corners from album corner mounting, minor soil at edges. Very good condition.
A beautiful three quarter portrait of the composer in a bandleader uniform. Likely mailed during Sousa's 1905 European tour (it is post marked January 10, 1905, London).
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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| Realized $495 |
