Stephen Foster Collection

: I will be true to thee; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-9 and 11 printed on t.p., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. [5], Advertisement: New music just issued by Horace Waters on p. [6], Red and blue ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Music Stereotyper, 43 Centre"--Title page., Price mark 2 1/2 in eight-pointed star, followed by "each.", First line of text: I will be true to thee., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 243.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 6.

: I will be true to thee; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-24 printed on t.p., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. [5], Advertisement: Select catalogue of music, 1867, published by Charles M. Tremaine and the Sparkling stream on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Warren, Stereotyper, 43 Centre, N.Y."--Title page., Price mark 3 in eight-pointed star printed above and below right hand list of titles on t.p., First line of text: I will be true to thee., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 243.4., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 6.

: I will be true to thee. Text Text; Without music., Publisher dates based on research by the American Antiquarian Soc. from city directories, same-title publications in hand, textual references, and/or matching borders & fonts., "A. W. Auner's card and job printing rooms, Tenth and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.", First line of text: I will be true to thee., First line of chorus: Yet I will be true to thee.

: I will be true to thee. Text Text; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., Without music., J. H. Johnson was located at 7 North Tenth Street from 1858 to 1876., At head of title: "Johnson, song pub.,stationer and printer, no. 7 North Tenth St., Philadelphia, Pa.", "By sending Johnson 30 cts, he will send you music for this song.", "J. H. Johnson, card & job printing office, no. 7 north tenth Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Open in the evening until 9 o'clock.", First line of text: I will be true to thee., First line of chorus: Yet I will be true to thee.

: I would not die in spring time; composed & arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Gillingham.", "25 cts. net.", First line of text: I would not die in springtime.

: I would not die in spring time; [Stephen Collins Foster]. I would not die in winter., Without music., J. Andrews was located at 38 Chatham St. from 1853 to 1859., Type ornament border.

: I would not die in spring time; as sung with the most unbounded success by Mr. Turner, the American ballad singer ; composed and arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham took over F.D. Benteen in 1853 and remained at address printed in advertisement until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Catalogue of new and popular music, published by Miller & Beacham, successors to F.D. Benteen, No. 181 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md. on p. [6], "Webb"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I would not die in spring time., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 249.34.

: I would not die in spring time; as sung with the most unbounded success by Mr. Turner, the American ballad singer ; composed and arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham took over F.D. Benteen in 1853 and remained at address printed in advertisment until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Catalogue of new and popular music, published by Miller & Beacham, successors to F.D. Benteen, No. 181 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md. on p. [6], "38 cts. net.", First line of text: I would not die in spring time., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 249.24.

: I would not die in spring time; as sung with the most unbounded success by Mr. Turner, the American ballad singer ; composed and arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham took over F.D. Benteen in 1853 and remained at address printed in advertisement until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: New and popular music for the piano forte, published by Miller & Beacham, (successors to F.D. Benteen & Co.) No. 181 Baltimore Street, Baltimore on p. [6], "38 cts. net.", First line of text: I would not die in spring time., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 249.26.

: I would not die in spring time; as sung with the most unbounded success by Mr. Turner, the American ballad singer ; composed and arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham took over F.D. Benteen in 1853 and remained at address printed in advertisement until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: The latest music for the piano-forte, published by Miller & Beacham, 181 Baltimore-St., Baltimore on p. [6], "38 cts. net.", First line of text: I would not die in spring time., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 249.3.

: I would not die in spring time; as sung with the most unbounded success by Mr. Turner, the American ballad singer ; composed and arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Miller & Beacham took over F.D. Benteen in 1853. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., "Webb"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I would not die in spring time., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 249.32.

: I would not die in spring time; as sung with the most unbounded success by Mr. Turner, the American ballad singer ; composed and arranged for the piano forte by Milton Moore., For voice and piano., Reprint. Originally published: [Baltimore] : F.D. Benteen, 1850., Oliver Ditson & Co. acquired these plates from Miller & Beacham in 1873 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., "Webb"--Colophon., Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I would not die in spring time., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 249.4.

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