The March King, one of the world’s greatest band leaders and composers of march music. Composed the official marches of the United States, The Stars and Stripes Forever and the U. S. Marine Corps, Semper Fidelis. AMQS on a 6 x 9.5 off-white lined sheet of Narragansett Hotel, Providence , R. I. stationery. Sousa pens three unidentified lines of music, signing underneath “John Philip Sousa, 1902.” In fine condition, with a light overall shade of toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
