Sheet Music Reference and Price Guide

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Summary: Outstanding book, very informative and helpful >
Review: I just purchased this book from Amazon.com. and thought it was an excellant guide, however I am new collector of WW II sheet music and was disappointed that there were not more Titles available for this period of time out of 140 sheets I could not find reference to 47 of them, The book still is a great asset to all us collectors'.

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Summary: Outstanding book, very informative and helpful >
Review: I just purchased this book from Amazon.com. and thought it was an excellant guide, however I am new collector of WW II sheet music and was disappointed that there were not more Titles available for this period of time out of 140 sheets I could not find reference to 47 of them, The book still is a great asset to all us collectors'.

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Summary: many music sheets listed; little editorial or hobby advice
Review: I was disappointed, but maybe that is my fault. Many music sheets were listed, with values. But there was virtually no editorial matter about the hobby in general -- nothing on price trends, determinents of value, reproductions, collecting, storing, arranging, buying and selling, etc. Very little 19th century or high-priced stuff. Mostly a book of lists, which would be useful for many collectors.

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Summary: many music sheets listed; little editorial or hobby advice
Review: I was disappointed, but maybe that is my fault. Many music sheets were listed, with values. But there was virtually no editorial matter about the hobby in general -- nothing on price trends, determinents of value, reproductions, collecting, storing, arranging, buying and selling, etc. Very little 19th century or high-priced stuff. Mostly a book of lists, which would be useful for many collectors.

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Summary: Not great, but useful I suppose
Review: I was disappointed, but maybe that is my fault. There was virtually no editorial matter about the hobby in general -- nothing on price trends, determinents of value, reproductions, collecting, storing, arranging, buying and selling, etc. Mostly low-priced sheets ($3 to $20). Very little 19th century or high-priced stuff. It is just a book of lists.

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Summary: Comprehensive list of music, but I wanted more help to start
Review: I was pleasantly surprised at how attractive the book was. It is in the same format as a good book of modern music, slick cover, etc. I feel the information was incredibly thorough as far as listing the names and wanted features in old music. It specializes in piano sheet music, first editions and pretty covers, for the most part. As a rank beginner in this field, I had hoped for more tips as to where and how to sell one's "find" if they were lucky enough to have one. I would have enjoyed knowing more basics about collecting music. Are there shows? How has the value of music increased over time? I didn't realize the book would only cover individual sheet music...no collections of songs, no teaching materials, etc. I would have also wished for a way to tell who had done the front designs (none of mine gave obvious artists credits), and how to determine more easily if one had a first edition or not. I have a container of old music that stacks three feet deep and four feet long and two feet wide, yet not one piece qualified. Nevertheless, I think I will keep the book in my car for future garage sale forages. You never know! I had some pieces that I felt might potentially have a market that were not in the list, but overall the list was exhaustive. I am very impressed by the work that went into this book. One other thing I liked is that the values have been updated in l997 so its newer than the description really sites. I am glad this book exists. Linda Schiller-Hanna

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Summary: Comprehensive list of music, but I wanted more help to start
Review: I was pleasantly surprised at how attractive the book was. It is in the same format as a good book of modern music, slick cover, etc. I feel the information was incredibly thorough as far as listing the names and wanted features in old music. It specializes in piano sheet music, first editions and pretty covers, for the most part. As a rank beginner in this field, I had hoped for more tips as to where and how to sell one's "find" if they were lucky enough to have one. I would have enjoyed knowing more basics about collecting music. Are there shows? How has the value of music increased over time? I didn't realize the book would only cover individual sheet music...no collections of songs, no teaching materials, etc. I would have also wished for a way to tell who had done the front designs (none of mine gave obvious artists credits), and how to determine more easily if one had a first edition or not. I have a container of old music that stacks three feet deep and four feet long and two feet wide, yet not one piece qualified. Nevertheless, I think I will keep the book in my car for future garage sale forages. You never know! I had some pieces that I felt might potentially have a market that were not in the list, but overall the list was exhaustive. I am very impressed by the work that went into this book. One other thing I liked is that the values have been updated in l997 so its newer than the description really sites. I am glad this book exists. Linda Schiller-Hanna

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Summary: Thank You
Review: I'd like to thank all the people who bought my mother, Marie's, book. She died July 25, 1998. Many of you continue to call about the book and she would be very grateful for your continuing praise.She was about to update the book for the 3rd edition but that was not to be. Thank You

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Summary: Sheet Music Reference and Price Guide
Review: If you have some old sheet music that you wish to sell, then this is the guide for you! I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: Super Reference Work For Sheet Music Collectors
Review: This 320 page volume contains over 13,000 listings of sheet music! There are over 300 full color pictures of sheet music covers and prices updated for the year 2,000. In addition to the alphabetical listing of songs and current prices, there are chapters on Cover Artists, Performers & Composers, Misc. categories ranging from advertising, black face, military, to patriotic, sports and WW I and II. There isn't a lot of back ground information, but a ton of listings, dates and prices. A valuable reference source for sheet music collectors.