Lot 238
Sousa, John Philip (1854-1932), American composer and conductor, known particularly for military and patriotic marches; "The March King". Autograph Musical Quotation Signed one page, 4½ x 2½ 1929, showing Sousa's signature above four bars of "The Stars And Stripes Forever".
Autograph boldly penned by Sousa. Elegantly displayed in glass within ½" wide gold-toned frame. Total frame dimensions measure 15" x 12". Includes inset color picture of Sousa and an 11" x 3" piece of American flag showing fifteen stars. Very Fine condition.
Estimate 500 - 750
"Stars and Stripes Forever" is a patriotic American march widely considered to be the magnum opus of Sousa. By act of Congress, it is the National March of the United States of America.
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