This unique and rare item is an original copy of the sheet music for the song created by F.V. St. Clair - songwriter in 1913 to fundraise for the families of the crew that perished on Scott's Expedition to the Antarctic in 1912. It features a gold-coloured frame and is a first edition typescript that captures the words and music for the music hall song 'England is Proud To Tell the Story' of.
The item is a rarely seen original copy, framed for safe keeping. The frame is not original to the music. The programme showcases a variety of special attributes including place of publication and original publishers. This manuscript is a piece of history that will make a great addition to any collection.
The framed item:
Height - 55cm
Width - 46cm
Weight - 1kg