American Patrol

Original sheet music for American Patrol, by Frank White Meacham (1856-1909). The March was immensely popular, incorporating melodies from American patriotic songs such as 'Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean', 'Dixie', and 'Yankee Doodle'. The illustrated cover features a US Warship sailing through the ocean towards the viewer, with a cloud of smoke behind it, and the American flag with an eagle above. The main image is flanked by drawings of sailor and a soldier, with the title in stylised blue font. The back cover features the music to 'Blue Birds Hesitation Waltz' by Abe Oleman. Published by Joe Morris Music Co, New York. Fair condition, tears, creasing, staining. No staples - the inner pages are loose.