Concert Series Music Appraisal

Concert Numbers Series One Sheet Music Cover for Violin and Piano

This item is a single sheet of vintage paper, the cover of a collection of sheet music titled "CONCERT NUMBERS" SERIES ONE arranged for Violin and Piano. The paper is naturally aged, exhibiting a yellowish-tan patina and showing some wear along the edges, including small tears and creasing, particularly in the upper left corner. The design is printed in dark blue ink on a light yellow background. The top features the title "CONCERT NUMBERS" within an ornate rectangle. Below this, a decorative border incorporating classical columns flanks a central panel listing the individual musical pieces included in the collection. To the left of this panel is an illustration of a seated woman playing the violin, accompanied by a person playing a grand piano. The musical selection is listed in two columns. At the bottom of the cover, the publisher information is printed: "Published by CENTURY MUSIC PUBLISHING CO. 231-235 W. 40th St. New York, USA" on the left side. On the right side, there is a faint stamp or printing indicating "EMPORIUM MUSIC DEPARTMENT". The overall style of the illustration and the typography suggests a publication date likely in the early 20th century, potentially in the Art Nouveau or early Art Deco period, given the decorative elements and illustration style. The quality of the paper appears to be standard sheet music paper for the era. Although the wear is visible, the main design and text are still legible. No specific composer or complete list of works is fully discernible from the image.