Croton Water Celebration 1842, Pictorial covered sheet music.
New York: J.F. Atwill, 1842. First printing. "The Celebrated Croton Ode written at the request of the Corporation of the City of New York by George P. Morris, Esq. and sung in front of the Park Fountain by Mrs. Strong, Miss J. Pearson, Mr. J. Pearson and the Members of the New York Sacred Music Society on the Completion of the Croton Aqueduct, Oct. 14, 1842."
4pp of sheet music with a b&w cover lithograph illustration entitled, "Croton Water Celebration 1842" with fountain, horse drawn carriage, marching band, many ladies and gentlemen watching from the sidelines, and flags waving.
10 x 12 7/8", 6pp, edges slt. toned, slt fox spotting on illustration, otherwise vgc. Very good condition. Item #27819
Price: $475.00