Stephen Foster Collection

: Willie my brave; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "To Mrs. A.L. Robinson.", Color title page illustration: lithograph of a woman looking out to sea with a dog and 2 smaller sailing scenes., "Lith. of Sarony & Major, N.Y.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett.", First line of text: On the lonely sea beat shore.

: Willie my brave; poetry & music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1851., "Grave par Lawson"--Colophon., First line of text: On the lonely sea beat shore., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 852.48., Folio of vocal music, First series.

: Willie my brave; written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., "To Mrs. A.L. Robinson.", Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: On the lonely sea beat shore., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 852.25.

: Willie my brave; arr; written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., "To Mrs. A.L. Robinson.", Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett.", The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: On the lonely sea beat shore.

: Willie my brave; arr; written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., "To Mrs. A.L. Robinson.", Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett.", The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: On the lonely sea beat shore., Plate no. missing on p. 5., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 852.22.

: Willie my brave; arr; composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels.", The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Title page illustration: caricature of an Afro-American and 2 flags., First line of text: On the lonely sea beat shore., First line of chorus: Come o'er the billow., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS225.538., Musical bouquet ; no. 2138.

: Willie safe at home, or, The answer to Willie we have missed you; Emma Snow is illustrated with a woman carrying a bucket on her head., Willie is illustrated with a house., First line of text of Emma Snow: 'Twas down in Alabama, not berry long ago., First line of chorus of Emma Snow: But de happy time is ober, I'm full ob grief and pain., First line of Willie: Yes, Mary it is me dear, safe, safe at home., Publisher's no.: 839.

: Willie we have miss'd you; [Stephen C. Foster], Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Willie we have miss'd you., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-6 are numbered 1-4., A.W. Hammond was at these addresses from 1859 until 1861. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "Price 2s/=each.", First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., First line of chorus: But the hour has come at last., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS227.25., Popular melodies sung by Christy's Minstrels ; no. 19.

: Willie we have miss'd you; [Stephen C. Foster], Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Willie we have miss'd you., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-6 are numbered 1-4., Chappell & Co. was at these addresses from 1857 until 1906. Cf Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "J.W. Pearman, Litho., 13 Castle St., East"--Colophon., "Price 2s/each.", First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., First line of chorus: But the hour has come at last., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS227.138., Popular melodies sung by Christy's Minstrels ; no. 19.

: Willie we have miss'd you; as sung by Christy's Minstrels ; words and music by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Caption title: Willie we have miss'd you., "Metzler & Co.'s edition of American melodies.", Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., Metzler & Co. was at addresses printed in advertisement (35, 37 & 38 Gt. Marlborough Street) from 1858 until 1883. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisement: Christy Minstrel's songs on p. [8], "Price 2/=.", First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS227.509.

: Willie we have miss'd you; the words and music by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano., Caption title: Willie we have miss'd you., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., "Sung by Christy's Minstrels.", Chappell & Co. was at these addresses from 1857 until 1906. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisement: New and popular vocal music on p. [8], "J.W. Pearman, Litho., 13 Castle St., East"--Colophon., "Price 2s/=.", First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS227.136.

: Willie we have miss'd you; [Stephen C. Foster], Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Willie we have miss'd you., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-6 are numbered 1-4, p. 7-8 are unnumbered., Advertisement: Chappell & Co.'s new and popular songs on p. [8], "Price 2/=each.", First line of text: Oh! Willie is it you, dear., First line of chorus: But the hour has come at last., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS227.139., Popular melodies sung by Christy's Minstrels ; no. 19.

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