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Lot #643
Lowell Mason Autograph Musical Quotation Signed

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Description

American music director (1792-1872) who was a leading figure in 19th-century American church music and is considered the first important U.S. music educator, credited widely with introducing music into American public schools. His best-known work includes arrangements for Joy to the World, Mary Had A Little Lamb, and the tune Bethany, which sets the hymn text Nearer, My God, to Thee. Scarce AMQS on an off-white 7 x 8.75 sheet, signed neatly in black ink, “Lowell Mason, May 8, 1857,” who above adds eight bars of music from an unknown piece of music. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #676 - Ended October 11, 2023





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