
1917 Sheet Music Somewhere in France is the Lily WWI War Song Battle Field ZSM7
"Somewhere in France is the Lily" This is an original 1917 piece of sheet music (Large Format). Lyric by Philander Johnson and music by Joseph E. Howard. Copyright © 1917 by M. Witmark & Sons. The cover design by Starmer features an inset halftone image of Joseph E. Howard against the background of a WWI battlefield.CONDITIONThis 96+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Sheet Music; Two-Color Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 13.75 inches; 27 x 35 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) The beginning of the 20th century saw an explosion in the publishing of sheet music for popular parlor songs. Every middle-class home had a piano and folks entertained themselves with these