Shaw, David T.

Columbia the Land of the Brave; Written & Composed by David T. Shaw; Sung by W. G. Plumer & D. T. Shaw at the Boston, New-York, & Philadelphia Concerts; Respectfully Dedicated to John S. Du Solle; Arranged by T. A. Beckett [Columbia, Gem of the Ocean]

Philadelphia: George Willig, 1843. Sheet_music. [4] p.: music; 32 cm. Removed from a volume of sheet music published from 1825 to 1850 with former owner's name on the front: "E. C. K. Seymour." Contains melody with keyboard accompaniment. Image of American flag with title. Later known by the first line "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean." Cited as the arranger here, Thomas A'Becket, Sr., of Philadelphia later claimed to have written the song for David T. Shaw. The first edition of the song used as an unofficial national anthem of the United States for many years. In Good Condition: one horizontal fold; first leaf is parcially separated along that fold; lower corners creased; foxed and lightly soiled. Good. Item #010102

Price: $125.00