Here it is - written just for us! (Yeah, right). This RARE sheet music dates back to 1878. Perhaps even more rare is the accompanying insert that originally came with this sheet music, pictured below.
I have typed the text as it appears below:
Mr. G. Schirmer, Music Publisher & Dealer,
701 Broadway, has just published for the author, the latest
novelty (herewith find specimen copy) entitled -
"The Song of Mister Phonograph."
which has been sung with great succss at the Phonographic
Exhibitions in New-York.
It is just long enough to be sung into one sheet of
tin-foil, and is admirably reproduced.
A discount of fifty percent (50%) will be allowed
to Phonograph Exhibitors on the retail price, which is
twenty-five cents (25cts) per copy.
Orders will be filled C.O.D. unless accompanied
by draft, or postal money order.
Do not enclose any money in letters.
Send all orders to
G. SCHIRMER,
Music Publisher and Dealer,
701 BROADWAY,
New York, City.
____________________
This is a good song, and quite effective.
Its Introduction will be an excellent feature.
James Redpath
General Manager,
EDISON PHONOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS.