Antique 1900s Sheet Music Collection with 27 Original Songs Tin Pan Alley Ragtime Broadway Illustrated Covers

This is a rare antique sheet music collection from the early 1900s, featuring 27 original illustrated pieces professionally bound in a hardcover volume. Compiled in 1917 by Eva Stutz, this unique album includes iconic American songs from the Tin Pan Alley era, early Broadway musicals, and ragtime classics.

The owner's label: Fräulein Eva Stutz, residing in Bad Landeck in Schlesien (Marienstraße), Germany – now known as Lądek-Zdrój in Poland, formerly part of German Silesia.

Each piece retains its original color cover art, with themes ranging from romantic ballads to novelty songs, Hawaiian love songs, early jazz, and vaudeville hits. Many feature portraits of performers like Al Jolson or Carrie Lillie. Songs include major hits like “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” by Irving Berlin, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” by Chauncey Olcott, and “For Me and My Gal” by Meyer and Goetz.

The collection also contains a rare self-published piece, “Persian Dream” by L.K. Nweeya, including a 1915 newspaper clipping related to his wartime story. Throughout the album, handwritten notes and signatures by the original owner add historical value and authenticity.

Well-preserved and full of charm, this album offers a fascinating glimpse into American popular culture before the radio era. It is ideal for collectors of early 20th-century music, vintage ephemera, or historical Americana.

Details:

- 27 original songs, published ca. 1899–1917
- Bound in original hard cover (1917)
- Songs by Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Chauncey Olcott, Shelton Brooks, and more
- Includes vaudeville, ragtime, Hawaiian, and Broadway music
- Handwritten notes, dated 1917, by Eva Stutz
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, minor edge wear, all pages intact
- Size: Approx. 33 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm

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This is a one-of-a-kind item and a true historical artifact. Perfect for musicians, collectors, vintage decor, or as a gift for a music lover.