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Table of Contents > Historic Autographs > Lot 60 |
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Lot Number: 60
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John Philip Sousa a.k.a. “The March King” Signed Photo in Custom Framed Display with His “EL CAPITAN” MARCH |
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JOHN PHILIP SOUSA (1854-1932). American Marine Corps Bandmaster and Composer, known as the "March King" and gained his greatest fame as a band leader and composer of marches; especially "Stars and Stripes Forever," which was designated in 1987 as the National March of the United States. Sousa composed the official song of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis" at the request of President Chester A. Arthur. 1899-Dated Photograph with Musical Score Quotation Signed & Dated, “John Philip Sousa ’99” (1899), measuring 5.5” tall x 4.5” wide, Display Framed, Choice Extremely Fine. A superb presentation of the “EL CAPITAN MARCH” which is printed in background in black on light yellow stock, measuring to 9.5” x 7.5” (by sight) with a classic Photograph of a younger Sousa at center wearing his marching band uniform, placed on a gilt backing with black outline to highlight, within the field at upper right is a score from the March, written in the hand of Sousa with his signature below, measuring 3.25” long, boldly presented in rich deep brown ink, having excellent choice eye appeal. Professionally framed for display to fully 11.5” x 9.5” and overall quite lovely to view through its special archival UV Plexiglas. Ready to display.Provenance: Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II |
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Lot Number: 60
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