Orchestra Folio Appraisal

Sam Fox Library Orchestra Folio No. 6

The item is a music folio titled "Sam Fox Library Orchestra Folio No. 6." The cover is primarily a reddish-pink color with a black border featuring decorative scrollwork and stylized elements. The title is printed in large, bold font in black text. Below the title, it indicates that it contains "A Collection of Select Compositions for HOTEL CAFE THEATRE MOVING PICTURE and CONCERT ORCHESTRAS." Further details indicate the pricing: "ALL PARTS - 30 CENTS EACH" and "PIANO OR ORGAN PART 60 CENT EACH." At the bottom of the cover, there appears to be a publisher's mark or logo followed by "Sam Fox Pub. Co." and "Cleveland." The folio appears to be a collection of orchestral music tailored for various performance settings, including those associated with the early 20th century, given the reference to "Moving Picture" theaters and the overall graphic style. The edges of the cover show some wear, consistent with age and handling. The binding appears to be simple, perhaps stapled or stitched. The paper likely has yellowed over time. The decorative border suggests a design aesthetic characteristic of the early to mid-20th century. It is a single volume containing multiple musical pieces or arrangements.