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Postcard - Wm. A. Pond & Co., New York, circa 1881
This postcard advertises the new opera "Virginia, or Ringing the Changes" by Henry P. Stephens and Edward Solomon, authors of "Billee Taylor, &c." The postcard lists prices for various musical arrangements from the opera, including Vocal Score ($1.00), Potpourri (75), Waltz (35), Libretto (15), Lanciers (50), and Galop (35). It states that "Virginia is a dainty and charming opera and has gained deserved and immediate popularity." The opera was published by Wm. A. Pond & Co. at 25 Union Square, N. Y. The verso of the postcard features a decorative "POSTAL CARD." banner with ornate scrollwork, and a printed U.S. Postage One Cent stamp design depicting a classical female bust.
Associated People/Businesses
- Henry P. Stephens (Author)
- Edward Solomon (Author, Composer)
- Solomon, Edward
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Opera
- Music publishing
- Advertising
- Postal cards
- Victorian Era
- New York (N.Y.)
- Jewish composers
- Composers
- Music scores
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 9