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SOUSA, JOHN PHILIP. Autograph Musical Manuscript dated and Signed, twice
(in full and “J.P.S.”), complete working draft of “The Gliding Girl,” 92 bars written in 13
two-stave systems, with holograph title and 15 bars of penciled additions. Signed at upper
right of first page, and lower right of second page. 2 pages, 9
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x12 inches, written on rectos
only of two sheets; short closed tears in upper and lower edges of first page (one touching
title), faint scattered soiling, diagonal crease to both leaves.
Magnolia, MA, 12 August 1912
[5,000/7,500]