Antique Book, The Fifth String, John Philip Sousa, First Edition, Romance, Music, Thriller, Classic, Novel, Fiction, Illustrated

Antique Book, The Fifth String, John Philip Sousa, First Edition, Romance, Music, Thriller, Classic, Novel, Fiction, Illustrated

An antiquarian (antique) hardcover book entitled The Fifth String by John Philip Sousa. This is a first edition (1902). It has black and white illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy. This would be a fantastic gift idea for an antique book collector, fan of John Philip Sousa, or a lover of suspense and romance. This is one of four novels written by Sousa.

A young violinist makes a deal with the Devil for an enchanted 5 stringed violin. Four of the strings can excite different emotions (pity, hope, love, joy) but to play on the fifth string means Death.

John Philip Sousa (1854 – 1932) was a Portuguese American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford. Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".

Size:
7¾ x 5½ inches
302 pages
The book has gold gilt on the cover and spine. Gold gilt also on the top of the pages.
Illustrations have their parchment paper coverings.
Hardcover
Published by The Bowen-Merrill Company --- 1902 -- First Edition

This book is in Fine condition. The book has no rips or tears. The binding is completely intact and strong. The pages are all clean except lightly foxed from age. This book is 120 years old.

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