New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. pp: xviii, 662; 16pp illus from photographs. Has a long checklist of folksong titles, a 100-page discography, and more than 200 pages on singers of ballads and folksongs. Bound in black cloth, gilt lettering on spine, printed dust wrapper. 8.5"..... More
Wheeling, WV: WWVA, Circa 1948. These are later copies of the original glossies, one of which had been signed: "Sincerely, Stoney Cooper & Wilma Lee." More
Belen, New Mexico: Lilttle Richie Johnson, Circa 1970. Original edition. Black and white, full-length portraits, outdoor setting. 10" x 8" After an early start as cowboys on the rodeo circuit in Queensland, Australia, at age 15 the LeGarde twins began singing and playing guitars as "Australia's Yodeling Stockmen." In 1957..... More
s.l. s.n., 1930s. Original photograph. 5.75" x 4" black-and-white portrait of Harry Lester wearing a cowboy hat and pointing at the camera. Signed across his body in blue ink. Harry Lester was born at Fort Worth, Texas in 1895. He began life as part of his family's traveling show and..... More
Portland, Oregon: American Music, 1941. First Edition. Softcover. 50 pages; one illustration from photograph. Contains words and music to 20 songs performed by Texas Jim, including: When the Robins Sing in Texas; Saddles in the Sky; Buckaroo at Eighty-two; Fiddlin' Fool of the Prairie; Out Arizona Way; and 15 more..... More
NY: Tannen Music, Inc., 1951. First Edition. Softcover. 28pp; centerspread from 15 snapshots of Shorty, the Santa Fe Rangers, Santa Fe Ranch, etc.; full-page photo portraits of Dolly Dimples (inside back cover) and Dolly with Shorty (back cover) as "Sweethearts of Santa Fe Ranch." Contains words and music to 12..... More
Goodlettsville, TN: Atlas Artist Bureau, Circa 1960. Original edition. Black-and-white photo of Charlie Louvin with his guitar, inscribed and signed: "Best to Clara / Charlie Louvin. 10" x 8" Born July 7, 1927 in Henager, Alabama, Charlie Louvin recorded from 1947 to 1962 with his brother Ira as the Louvin..... More
Worcester: American Antiquarian Society, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. pp: xxxviii, 229 with index. Bound in red cloth, gilt spine lettering, AAS seal embossed on cover. 9.5" x 6.25" Standard reference in the field. More
s.l. s.n., 1991. Original edition. 8" x 10" glossy photograph in full color. Signed boldly in black ink. Loretta Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, near Paintsville, Kentucky, April 14, 1932, and has achieved greatness as a country-music songwriter and singer. More
Circa 1978. Original edition. This full-color photo shows Mackey in a leather jacket, seated at a bar in what is probably his own club, which he opened at Wilder, Kentucky in 1978. Part of the caption was cut away, and in the remaining white space is written: "To Gene Lacey..... More
Encino, CA: American Management, circa 1969. Original edition. 8" x 10" black-and-white close-up portrait of Barbara, looking at the camera with a sultry gaze. Barbara Mandrell, born in Texas in 1948, was one of country music's most popular female vocalists in the 1970s and '80s. More
Canal Winchester: Marshall Family, Circa 1970. Original edition. Group portrait of the five members, standing: two boys, two young women, and a middle-aged man with their instruments--electric bass, banjo, two acoustic guitars. Their address and telephone number are stamped on the back of the photo. 10" x 8"... More
New Kensington, PA: Cowboy Howard Vokes, 1950s. Original edition. 10" x 8" black-and-white portrait of Martin in embroidered shirt, with his guitar. Photo by Moss of New York. Captioned: "Wizard on the Spanish Guitar." Paper remnant on back. Born in 1937, Skeets Martin was heard over western Pennsylvania radio stations..... More
Nashville: John Centinaro Entertainment, 1970s. Original edition. 10" x 8" black-and-white studio portrait of the two in flamboyant costumes, beards, and very long hair, on-stage with two backup men. Marvel and Good came together out of garage bands in Florida, grew beards, let their hair find its way below their..... More
s.l. MGM Records, Circa 1952. Original edition. not bound. Postcard with portrait of McDaniel and caption on one side. On the other side, McDaniel has written in blue ink: "King Size Kisses, M-G-M Records #11451" inside a mouth-shaped balloon. Below that is written: "Best Wishes / to `Paula' / Coy..... More
New York: Crowell, 1952. Second Edition. Hardcover. pp: xi, 636. Bound in green cloth; spine sun-tanned. 8.5" x 5.75" Contains biographical sketches and lists the copyrighted works of ASCAP members in the Swing Era. The alphabetical dictionary is followed by four other, useful sections: Members by Birthplace; Members by Birthday;..... More
NY: Paull-Pioneer, 1933. First Edition. Softcover. 64 pages; portrait. The composer/performer presents lyrics and music to 30 of his songs, including "The Life of Jimmy Rodgers." In the original pictorial covers, 12" x 9" Bob Miller (1895-1955), born in Memphis, was a pioneer songwriter of "hillbilly" music. During his career..... More
Tash, photographer, Circa 1940s. Original edition. Inscribed on the verso in blue ink: "Best of luck / To you / Dave Miller." 10" x 8" Dave Miller (1883-1953), American country musician, sang and played with Cecil Adkins on radio station WSAZ-Huntington, West Virginia. He also played with a string band..... More
s.l. Quality Records, 1960s. Early edition. 8" x 10" black-and-white print from a photograph of this six-piece, Canadian country band with their instruments: upright bass, fiddle, drums, piano, two electric guitars. Paper remnant on back. Earl Mitton and his band recorded for Quality Records, was heard on the radio from..... More
ca. 1980. Original edition. A sign at the front of the stage reads: Kentucky Fried Chicken Bluegrass Music Festival. More
Cincinnati: Artist Publications, 1953. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. A magazine of words and pictures related to country music. 11" x 8.5" Featured in this issue are: Hank Williams, Davis Sisters, Jimmie Rodgers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Gene Autry, Rita Faye, Bonnie Lou, and Randolph Scott. More
NY: Peer International, 1950. Copyright 1931. Printed self-wraps. 4pp, words and music, in part: "Well, good-mornin', Captain, Well, good-mornin' to you, sir! Do you need another Muleskinner, Down on your new mud run?..." 11" x 8.5" This classic country blues was co-written by Vaughn Horton, using "George Vaughn" as a...... More
Hollywood: Golden West Melodies, 1948. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. 4pp, words and music, in part: "My heart's as cold as an empty jug since you've killed the soul inside of me When I'm layin' inside my grave you dug all I hope is you'll remember me...." Prior owner's name on..... More
Wheeling, West Virginia: Radio Station WWVA, Circa 1945. Early edition. Printed on light card stock. 6" x 7.5" The Newcomer Twins became regular performers on the WWVA Jamboree. More
Nashville: Buddy Lee Attractions, 1970s. Original edition. 10" x 8" black-and-white 3/4-length portrait of Newman in blazer and ascot, leaning toward the camera with his elbow on one knee. Jimmy Newman, born in 1927 at Mamou, Louisiana, began performing in 1954 and joined the Grand Ole Opry two years later..... More