Carrie Jacobs Bond Appraisal

Sheet Music: A Perfect Day by Carrie Jacobs-Bond

This item is a sheet music booklet titled "A Perfect Day," featuring words and music by Carrie Jacobs-Bond. The cover is printed on what appears to be a light beige or cream-colored paper, with a dark brown border. The upper portion of the cover features a colored illustration of a floral arrangement, possibly roses or similar flowers, in soft pink and green tones against a light background with faint scripted text that appears to be handwritten notes. Beneath the illustration is the complete text of the song's lyrics, attributed to Carrie Jacobs-Bond and dated 1909. The lower section of the cover prominently displays the title "A PERFECT DAY" in large, decorative lettering, followed by "Words and Music" and the composer's name, "CARRIE JACOBS-BOND," in stylized script. Below the composer's name are details about the publisher: "Published at / THE BOND SHOP / CARRIE JACOBS-BOND & SON / 728-30 MICHIGAN AVE / CHICAGO". There is also information indicating "Authorized Agents for the British Empire" by "THE FREDERICK HARRIS CO." with addresses in Toronto, Canada and London, England. On the left side, there are options for "High," "Medium," and "Low," possibly indicating vocal range options, with "Medium" marked. The right side has a handwritten notation indicating "Metropolitan Music Co." and an address in Boston, followed by "60 / 2/-Net," likely indicating the price in cents and British pounds. The sheet music shows signs of age, with creases, minor tears along the edges, and some discoloration or foxing on the paper. There are also small pinholes visible, particularly near the bottom right corner. The paper has a slightly worn texture, consistent with vintage paper. The overall craftsmanship appears to be typical of mass-produced sheet music from the early 20th century.