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JOHN PHILIP "THE MARCH KING" SOUSA - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1917

Description: HistoryForSaletm Autographs & Manuscripts Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response! Take a Look at this Week's Specials! JOHN PHILIP "THE MARCH KING" SOUSA - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1917 - HFSID 2750 JOHN PHILIP SOUSA John Philip Sousa signs a typed letter of acceptance to attend the banquet. Typed Letter signed: "John Philip Sousa", 1p, 8x10½. Great Lakes, Illinois, 1917 October 6. On letterhead of the Office of the Musical Director, U. S. Naval Training Station, to Louis R. Dresler, New York City, New York. In full: "Of course you can count on me for the banquet on November 7th. The only thing with would interfere would be if I am ordered away on government duty. Very sincerely yours". John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) is known chiefly for writing over 100 marches, including such classics as The Stars and Stripes Forever and The Washington Post, earning him the title of "The March King". Sousa, who had studied violin and trombone during his childhood, joined the U.S. Marine Band at age 13, playing with the group from 1867-1872. After later playing in popular orchestras, he returned in 1880 as director of the Marine Band, which is called the "President's Own". In addition to his many musical compositions, Sousa wrote five books, including three novels and an autobiography. Fold creases through "J" of John. Fine condition. See more material from these signers: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA See more listings in our MUSIC & PERFORMERS (2,967) category. Please note that this is an authentically signed item. We do not sell autograph copies or signature reprints Click main eBay images to see larger versions Images shown may contain our company watermark. The actual document does not contain this watermark Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. 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Price: 500 USD

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2024-11-12T17:06:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.85 USD

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JOHN PHILIP "THE MARCH KING" SOUSA - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1917

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Authentication: Numbered COA issued by Gallery of History, Inc.

Signed by: John Philip Sousa

Autograph Type: Typed Letter Signed

Autograph: Authentic Original

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