Glenmary Waltzes by Richd. S. Willis, affectionately dedicated to his sister Mrs. N. P. Willis
Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1842. Sheet_music. B. W. Thayer & Co.'s Lithogy, Boston. 9, [1] p.: music; 32 cm. Lithographed illustration on front of Glenmary. Stamp at lower edge of front: "From J. G. Osbourn's Piano & Music Saloon 112 No. Third St. Philada." Removed from a volume of sheet music published from 1825 to 1850 with former owner's name on the front: "E. C. K. Seymour." The composer, Richard Storrs Willis (1819-1900), had literary siblings, Nathaniel Parker Willis and Fanny Fern. N. P. Willis married Mary Stace in 1835. Their home in New York state was called Glenmary. The 5 waltzes are titled: Cottage, Lawn, Shade, Meadow, and Glade. In Very Good Condition: closed 5-cm. tear from lower edge of first leaf; lower corner of first leaf creased; front and back lightly soiled; small stain on pages 5-6; otherwise, clean and solid. Very Good. Item #010125
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