#1785 Lot 1845 George F. Root
American songwriter (1820-1895) who found particular fame during the Civil War. AMQS on a 7.5 x 4.5 off-white album page. Root pens three bars of music and lyrics to his famous Civil War song. Root writes, “Yes we’ll rally ‘round the flag boys!, Geo. F. Root, Ap. 1895.” Accompanied by a copy of his song, printed during the Civil War, entitled ‘The Rally Cry of Freedom,’ 5 x 8. In fine condition.
Important Notice
ALS - Autograph Letter SignedANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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