Hollywood: Cross Music, 1943. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Near Fine. 52pp; 2 portraits from photographs. Contains lyrics, music, and chord symbols to 20 cowboy songs written by Art Dickson. Titles include: The Texas Polka; Ranch-house Revels; From Arkansas to Tokyo; A Cowboy Love Song; and 16 more. 12" x 9 Dickson, an Oklahoma native, played Tom Mix on the radio program, "Tom Mix Straight Shooters.... more information

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Rushville, IN: Asher and Little Jimmie, 1947. Second Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; 3pp illus from photographs. Contains words and music to 50 songs, including: Boogger Bear; Chawin' Chawin' Gum; Cowboy Jack; Hero of A Mad Stampede; Home in Tennessee; My Old Branding Iron; Prisoner's Lament; Poor Miner's Life; etc. 9" x 6 First published in 1937. This 1947 edition shows Asher on the cover in Army uniform; and inside, Little Jimmie grown. ... more information

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Hendersonville, TN: Clyde Beavers Boosters Club, 1967. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 20pp, mimeographed on rectos of 20 leaves. At front is a printed 8" x 7" photo of Beavers with his guitar, inscribed and signed in green ink: "Thanks for your Wonderful Friendship / Clyde Beavers." Laid in is a 10" x 8" photo of Clyde performing on stage. 11" x 8.5 Beavers was born in 1932 and made a number of recordings, both solo and with other c&w performers. ... more information

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Shenandoah, Iowa: KMA Studio, 1927. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine. 32pp; text illus from photographs, decorative orange frame on each page. String-tied spine as issued. 6" x 9 This early, rural radio station was owned and operated by the Earl E. May Seed & Nursery Company of Shenandoah, Iowa. The booklet described here opens with biog sketches and photo-portraits of Mr. & Mrs. May, followed by many photos and descriptions of performers who broadcast over KMA, including: The Fa... more information

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London BBC Books (1992)., 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 8.5" x 5.5" pictorial dj 160pp Contains anecdotes and reminiscences regarding jazz musicians, compiled from the BBC Radio show, "Jazz Score.". Illustrated by photo-illustrations in text. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. ... more information

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Hurricane, West Virginia: Bill Monroe Fan Club, 1967. First Edition. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good. 15pp, mimeographed on white paper; folded once for mailing. 11" x 8.5 Includes: letter from Bill Monroe; from the president's desk; letter from vice president; praise and testimony for the Bluegrass Boys from various fans; a long review of the 1967 bluegrass festival; &c.... more information

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NY: Bob Miller, 1934. First Edition. Pictorial Paper Covers. Very Good. 48pp. Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and charts to 22 songs by Bob Miller "that cannot be obtained in any other cowboy book." Edited by Arthur H. Gutman. 11.5" x 8.5 Songs include: Big Ball In Texas; Dangerous Dan McGrew; In The Gold Fields Of Montana; Outlaw John Dillinger; Pretty Boy Floyd; Stutterin' Cowboy; Wanted In Wyoming; and 15 more.... more information

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Hollywood Sunshine Music 1946., 1946. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Tape repair to spine, else in good condition. 12" x 9" 27pp Contains lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment and chord symbols for 12 songs written and sung by Cal Shrum. Titles include: Meet Me in Dallas; Walkin' in the Rain; The Salt River Valley; On the Shores of Alamoso; and eight more. Cal Shrum was born in Missouri in 1910, and started in radio in 1933 at KOA in Denver. He appeared in more than 50 western movies, etc. Illu... more information

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NY: Santly Bros., 1931. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 6pp, words and music, in part: "All my life I've wasted in roaming, Ev'ry star led me further away .... When the ev'ning shadows steal away, Carolina's calling me...." 12" x 9 Inset on the pictorial cover by Leff is a photo-portrait of Alice Joy, "The Prince Albert Dream Girl," who introduced this song. The back cover is occupied by a full-page, illustrated ad for Prince Albert pipe tobacco, s... more information

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Chicago: Calumet Music, 1932. First edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Lou Hummel. 6pp, words and music, in part: "There's a little old log cabin by the sea, It's a dear old place to me...." The decorative cover includes a photograph of Bob Wyatt, vocalist on NBC, WMAQ, and WENR. 12.25" x 9.25 ... more information

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Lincoln, Nebraska: Back to the Bible, 1957. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 32pp. Contains words and music for 37 songs as sung on the radio by the Back to the Bible Ambassador Choir. 8.5" x 5.5". ... more information

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NY Bourne Music 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 39pp Contains lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment and chord symbols for 16 songs written by Claude Casey and others. Titles include: New Spanish Two-step; Rye Whiskey; Don't Cry on My Shoulder; and 13 more. Born in Enoree, South Carolina, Claude Casey starred six days a week on radio station WBT, Charlotte, NC, appeared in the movie "Swing Your Partner," m... more information

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Derby, CT: Charlton, April 1972. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 24 songs as well as features on country music stars Dickey Lee, Connie Eaton, Jim Mundy, Hank Snow, and others. The cover photo features Connie Eaton. Address label blacked out. 11" x 8 ... more information

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Derby, CT: Charlton, January 1972. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 31 songs as well as features on country music stars Penny DeHaven, Dottie West, Tom T. Hall, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others. The cover photo features Dottie West. Address label blacked out. 11" x 8 ... more information

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Derby, CT: American Folk, 1952. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 34pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 78 songs as well as features on country music stars Chet Atkins, Charlile and Daisy Mae, Delmore Brothers, Louvin Brothers, Moon Mullican, York Brothers, and others. The cover photo features Carl Smith. 11.5" x 8.5 ... more information

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Derby, CT: American Folk, August 1957. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 34pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 73 songs as well as features on country music stars Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and others. The cover photos feature Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Ferlin Husky, and Jim Reeves. 11.5" x 8.5 ... more information

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Derby, CT: Charlton, March 1972. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 25 songs as well as features on country music stars Chip Young, Sonny James, Roy Clark, Porter Wagoner, and others. The cover photo features Sonny James. Address label blacked out. 11" x 8 ... more information

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Derby, CT: Charlton, July 1971. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 27 songs as well as features on country music stars Merle Haggard, Bob Beckham, Waylon Jennings, and others. The cover photo features Waylon Jennings. Address label blacked out. 11" x 8 ... more information

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Derby, CT: Charlton, February 1972. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 29 songs as well as features on country music stars David Briggs, LaWanda Lindsey, Mel Tillis, and others. The cover photo features Porter Wagoner. Address label blacked out. 11" x 8 ... more information

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Derby, CT: American Folk, September 1954. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 34pp; text illus from photographs. Contains lyrics to 68 songs as well as features on country music stars Kitty Wells, Ray Price, and others. The cover photo features Goldie Hill. 11.5" x 8.5 ... more information

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