Sheet Music Cover Collection

La Redowa (colour litho)
981954 La Redowa (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Redowa. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Little Drummers Polka (colour litho)
981949 The Little Drummers Polka (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Drummers Polka)

Violet Quadrilles (litho)
981946 Violet Quadrilles (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet Quadrilles. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The State Ball Quadrille (colour litho)
983766 The State Ball Quadrille (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Ball Quadrille)

Sheet Music Cover "A Message from the Battlefield", pub. 1864 (coloured litho)
2630668 Sheet Music Cover " A Message from the Battlefield", pub. 1864 (coloured litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Songs in La Figlia del Regimento, sheet music cover depicting Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind (colour litho)
6032944 The Songs in La Figlia del Regimento, sheet music cover depicting Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind (colour litho) by English School

The Meeting of the Nations. A song for the Great Exhibition of Industry
5903994 The Meeting of the Nations. A song for the Great Exhibition of Industry, 1851 (coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Dreaming (colour litho)
981948 Dreaming (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreaming. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Royal Quadrille (colour litho)
981947 The Royal Quadrille (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Quadrille)

Namesis Quadrille (colour litho)
983765 Namesis Quadrille (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Namesis Quadrille. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The New Haymarket Polka (colour litho)
983929 The New Haymarket Polka (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Haymarket Polka.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Young Friends Quadrille (colour litho)
981952 Young Friends Quadrille (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Friends Quadrille)

Les Tziganes (colour litho)
981953 Les Tziganes (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Tziganes. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Marie Alexandrowna (colour litho)
981950 Marie Alexandrowna (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Alexandrowna, waltz by Charles Godfrey, dedicated to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh)

Grand March (colour litho)
981945 Grand March (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand March composed by William Spark in honour of the visit to Leeds by the Prince)

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"Captivating Sheet Music Covers: A Glimpse into Musical Artistry" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of sheet music covers. From lively polkas like "Poodle Polka" and "The Little Drummers Polka, " to the majestic sounds of "The Royal Quadrille" and "Namesis Quadrille, " these vibrant illustrations transport us to a bygone era. Feast your eyes on the colorful lithographs that adorned these musical treasures, such as the striking cover for "La Redowa. " Its intricate design captures the essence of this dance form, enticing listeners with its rhythmic allure. Similarly, the lithograph for "Violet Quadrilles" exudes elegance, inviting dancers to twirl across ballrooms bathed in soft hues. Delve into historical events through sheet music covers like "A Message from the Battlefield. " Published in 1864 during a tumultuous period, this colored lithograph serves as a poignant reminder of war's impact on society. On a lighter note, discover Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind gracing the cover of sheet music for La Figlia del Regimento—a testament to her immense popularity during that era. As you explore further, encounter melodies celebrating cultural diversity like "The Meeting of Nations. " This song pays homage to the Great Exhibition of Industry and showcases how music unites people from all corners of the globe. Meanwhile, let your imagination soar with dreamy compositions such as "Dreaming, " where vivid colors bring ethereal landscapes to life. Sheet music covers not only enticed musicians but also served as visual delights for art enthusiasts. The craftsmanship displayed in each color lithograph is awe-inspiring—whether it be capturing canine charm with 'The Newfoundland Dog' or immortalizing grand social events through 'The State Ball Quadrille. ' These captivating sheet music covers offer glimpses into an era where artistry intertwined with melody. They remind us that music is not only heard but also seen, felt, and cherished.