Wilde, Oscar. (1854–1900) [Henry, Amy.]. "Forget-Me-Not Waltzes" - Original Sheet Music. Boston: W. A. Evans & Bro.. [approx. 1886]. First edition. Scarce original sheet music of a set of waltzes for piano composed by a "Miss Amy Henry," and featuring a vignette of Oscar Wilde among flowers on the cover. 7p pp. Spine reinforced in cloth; overall toning and light creases to the corners but otherwise in fine condition. 10.75 x 14 inches (27.3 x 35.5 cm).
Wilde first came to America on a lecture tour arranged by the English impresario, Richard d'Oyly Carte (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame), arriving on the SS Arizona on January 3rd, 1882. On a grueling schedule, Wilde lectured in a new town every few days and though the tour was originally planned to last four months, it was continued for over a year. Though his press reception was hostile, Wilde's popularity among his audiences inspired the publication of several works like the present one, trading on his commercial success.
Wilde first came to America on a lecture tour arranged by the English impresario, Richard d'Oyly Carte (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame), arriving on the SS Arizona on January 3rd, 1882. On a grueling schedule, Wilde lectured in a new town every few days and though the tour was originally planned to last four months, it was continued for over a year. Though his press reception was hostile, Wilde's popularity among his audiences inspired the publication of several works like the present one, trading on his commercial success.
Wilde, Oscar. (1854–1900) [Henry, Amy.]. "Forget-Me-Not Waltzes" - Original Sheet Music. Boston: W. A. Evans & Bro.. [approx. 1886]. First edition. Scarce original sheet music of a set of waltzes for piano composed by a "Miss Amy Henry," and featuring a vignette of Oscar Wilde among flowers on the cover. 7p pp. Spine reinforced in cloth; overall toning and light creases to the corners but otherwise in fine condition. 10.75 x 14 inches (27.3 x 35.5 cm).
Wilde first came to America on a lecture tour arranged by the English impresario, Richard d'Oyly Carte (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame), arriving on the SS Arizona on January 3rd, 1882. On a grueling schedule, Wilde lectured in a new town every few days and though the tour was originally planned to last four months, it was continued for over a year. Though his press reception was hostile, Wilde's popularity among his audiences inspired the publication of several works like the present one, trading on his commercial success.
Wilde first came to America on a lecture tour arranged by the English impresario, Richard d'Oyly Carte (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame), arriving on the SS Arizona on January 3rd, 1882. On a grueling schedule, Wilde lectured in a new town every few days and though the tour was originally planned to last four months, it was continued for over a year. Though his press reception was hostile, Wilde's popularity among his audiences inspired the publication of several works like the present one, trading on his commercial success.