Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks of British society to become the mistress to Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. Sheet music for "A New National Song for the Piano Forte," from Hamilton's personal collection, 9.5 x 12.5, three pages on two adjoining sheets, signed with Hamilton's ownership signature in the upper right corner, "Lady Hamilton, June 14." Chipping to edges and the right edge possibly trimmed (affecting the last letter of her signature), otherwise fine condition. Lady Hamilton was very keen on her piano and harp, and took music lessons for years in Naples. A great rarity from one of the most colorful women in history.
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