Fifty Favorite Airs for Violin and Piano Sheet Music (Featuring 'Alice, Where Art Thou?' and 'America')

The item is a piece of printed sheet music, likely part of a larger collection or book. The visible page is made of aged paper, exhibiting a yellowed and somewhat brittle appearance indicative of age. The text is printed in black ink. The top of the page features the title "Fifty Favorite Airs for Violin and Piano" and beneath that, "VIOLIN." Below this, the specific pieces of music are listed: "ALICE, WHERE ART THOU?" attributed to Joseph Ascher and arranged by Karl Rissland, followed by musical notation. Further down is the piece "AMERICA" attributed to Henry Carey and also arranged by Karl Rissland, with corresponding musical notation. There is a visible "Copyright 1925 by Oliver Ditson Company" marking at the bottom of the page. The edges of the page appear worn and somewhat tattered, particularly on the right side. The paper shows signs of creasing and handling. There are two large "X" markings in pencil or similar marking instrument on the page, one above "ALICE, WHERE ART THOU?" and another above "AMERICA." These markings suggest the pieces might have been played or marked for some purpose by a previous owner. The overall condition indicates significant age and use, with the paper's color and texture the most prominent indicators of its vintage and condition.