Comments on: Vintage Sheet Music Covers

By: Krystle

Krystle — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:28:54 +0000

My husband and I were given a small collection of early 1900s sheet music from his grandfather who is a musician in PA. We are looking to sell most of the pieces for him. We have pictures for all the pieces that we have.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:21:17 +0000

I have sheet music name Just A Little Angel (You’re Just As Near To Heaven As You Will Ever Be) by Ted S> Barron and Boyle Woolfolk Coprighted MCMXVII by Metropolis Music Co. Would Like to know its value.
Thank You

By: Stephen Preston

Stephen Preston — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:41:09 +0000

Karen – If you still have the sheet music, I may be interested.

By: Sharon Rothenberg

Sharon Rothenberg — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:06:09 +0000

Mr. Jones:
In my attempt to ‘surf the net’ about what to do with old/antique/vintage sheet music, I came upon your website and, well, voila — there is your copy of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” which is the same exact piece we have in our house. My mom used to sing it as did my grandmother on Thanksgiving; an apartment chock full of 22 relatives. Perhaps the music was the distraction from people bumping each other in the elbow at the dinner table. But I digress…your site and comments were just delightful. I, too, have boxes full of sheet music too unusual and beautiful to simply recycle. Here’s a crazy thought: has anyone ever thought about framing these treasures and displaying them in some sort of gallery; a sheet music mini-art show? I welcome your response. In the meantime, keep singing…
Sharon Rothenberg

By: Hilton Kean Jones

Hilton Kean Jones — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:02:21 +0000

Yes, most definitely there are people who collect that kind of thing so they do have value. I, personally, do not know who deals in those items, but I recommend you contact this person, President of the local Antiquarian Booksellers Association, Michael Slicker, who owns Lighthouse Books, ABAA (1735 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713; 727-822-3278; LighthouseBooksABAA@verizon.net). He would probably know who to direct you to next. It might take a couple more referrals before you connect with the right person, but Michael should be your first call. Best of luck!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:42:17 +0000

Hi Mr. Jones:

I have “inherited” a large box of antique sheet music dating mostly from the 1940s (although some are older and some newer). My mother, now 86, was a torch singer in New York & Philadelphia mostly. My dad (now deceased) was a drummer in the big bands. Some of the music is labeled “advanced musician copy” and most are from musicals during WW2. In some cases, I have the full orchestration.

In any case, I’m not really sure what to do with it. Does is have any value? Are there people who collect these things? Does anyone sing these songs anymore?

Would appreciate any advice.

Many thanks,

Karen