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Item Description
Lot Includes:
1. Millennial Revival (1928) – James Vaughan, Lawrenceburg, TN.
2. Brightest Beams (1933) – Stamps-Baxter Music Co.
3. Vaughan’s School Songs – James Vaughan Music Publisher.
About This Collection:This is a unique trio of "Shape Note" songbooks from the golden era of Southern Gospel. These volumes were the primary teaching tools for "Singing Schools" and convention-style music in the early 20th century. Utilizing the classic 7-shape notation system, they represent a vital piece of American musical history and are perfect for collectors or researchers of vintage hymnals.
Condition Report:
• Overall: Good vintage condition for their age (nearly 100 years old).
• Covers: Authentic shelf wear, minor corner curling, and light scuffing.
• Binding: All books feature secure staple or spine bindings; pages are intact.
• Internal: The paper has a beautiful aged ivory patina. Pages are clean and fully legible without significant heavy markings or major tears.
• Note on Provenance: Volumes feature price stickers and small notations on the covers