W C Handy Saint Louis Blues 1914 Paul Whiteman Cover Sheet Music Early Blues
$ 9.96
Description
W C Handy Saint Louis Blues 1914 Paul Whiteman Cover Sheet Music Early Blues. Original 1914 sheet music for Saint Louis Blues by W.C. Handy, featuring Paul Whiteman on the cover (“The King of Jazz”). Published by Handy Brothers Music Co., New York. • Paul Whiteman was known as “The King of Jazz” during the 1920s. Original 1914 sheet music for Saint Louis Blues by W.C. Handy, featuring Paul Whiteman on the cover (“The King of Jazz”). Published by Handy Brothers Music Co., New York. This is an early blues standard and historically significant piece associated with the early development of jazz and blues in America. The back cover promotes Way Down South Where the Blues Began, reinforcing Handy’s role as the “Father of the Blues.” No other examples with this exact cover art were located online at time of listing, making this a scarce collectible for early jazz/blues collectors, music historians, and sheet-music enthusiasts. ⸻ 📝 Condition • Front and back covers intact • Interior pages complete • Tearing and chipping along edges (see photos) • Spine intact • No major stains, markings, or writing observed • Stored in a smoke-free environment Please review photos for condition details. 📦 Shipped in a protective cover inside a rigid mailer. ⸻ 📚 Item Specifics • Genre: Blues / Jazz • Ensemble: Solo Voice + Piano • Instruments: Voice, Piano • Publisher: Handy Brothers Music Co. • Year: 1914 • Country/Region: United States • Format: Sheet Music (Original, not reproduction) • Era: Ragtime / Early Jazz • Notable Figures: W.C. Handy, Paul Whiteman ⸻ 🔎 Historical Notes (Helps SEO & Buyers) • Considered one of the most important early blues compositions • Recorded by Bessie Smith (with Louis Armstrong) in 1925 • Paul Whiteman was known as “The King of Jazz” during the 1920s • Early Handy editions are highly collectible and seldom surface 📦 Shipped in a protective cover inside a rigid mailer. 🎶 Please review all photos 📸 carefully to assess condition. I carry a large inventory of vintage sheet music — feel free to browse my store! 😊 I’m a small business owner and personally handle each order with care. I gladly combine shipping on multiple orders placed the same day. ✨ Thank you for supporting my store! If you have any questions, I’m happy to help. Kindly, debtilted on eBay
