Bidspirit auction | Lot of 8 Illustrated Antique

Lot of 8 Illustrated Antique Sheet Music Covers – 1920s–1940s, Many by Jewish Lyricists and Composers - A rare and visually captivating lot of 8 original illustrated sheet music editions published in the USA between the 1920s and 1940s. These colorful covers, printed in striking Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles, showcase a range of popular American ballads, foxtrots, and film songs—many composed or written by prominent Jewish American artists of the era. Includes titles such as:  • “Rain on the Roof” by Ann Ronell (Jewish-American composer), featured by Paul Whiteman  • “Learning” by Morey Davidson, Art Berman, and Sammy Watkins – with facsimile inscription  • “If I Had You” – The Prince of Wales’ Favorite Fox Trot (UK origin, US arrangement)  • “Flapperette” – Energetic piano solo by Jesse Greer  • “I’m Marching Home to You” – Patriotic song by Sherman, Silver & Lewis  • “I Love You So Much” – Featured in the 1930 talking picture “The Cuckoos”  • “Bless This House” – A classic religious ballad  • “Birds and Flowers” – By Jacob S. Rosenberg (Cleveland, Ohio), arranged by Herman Hammel 🎶 Each sheet includes full piano scores, with lyrics and sometimes featured artists or band photos. Covers are richly illustrated in two or three-color prints, often including original publisher stamps and pricing. 📚 Overall in good vintage condition with some edge wear, light foxing, minor tears and creases to edges. Loose sheets, not bound. A superb collector’s lot for enthusiasts of early American popular music, Jewish-American cultural history, and vintage graphic design.