{"product_id":"vintage-gospel-songbook-bundle-sweetest-melodies-wilburn-legree","title":"Vintage Gospel Songbook Bundle The Sweetest Melodies Wilburn Legree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eA vintage two-book gospel songbook bundle: \u003cem data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe Sweetest Melodies No. 1\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eThe Sweetest Melodies No. 2\u003c\/em\u003e, as sung by Wilburn Legree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eThese softcover music books were published by Gospel Song Publishers of Flint, Michigan, and include gospel hymns with printed notation and lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e∙ Item: Two vintage gospel songbooks\u003cbr data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e∙ Titles: \u003cem data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eThe Sweetest Melodies No. 1\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eThe Sweetest Melodies No. 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e∙ Author \/ Performer: As sung by Wilburn Legree\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e∙ Publisher: Gospel Song Publishers, Flint, Michigan\u003cbr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e∙ Year: No publication date found\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e∙ Edition \/ Printing: Not confirmed \u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e∙ Format: Softcover paper music books\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e∙ Dust Jacket: as issued\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e∙ Size \/ Measurements: Approx. 10 x 7 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e∙ Page Count: Volume 1 appears to have 35 pages; Volume 2 appears to have 34 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e∙ Cover \/ Jacket Colors: Red\/cream cover for No. 1; teal\/cream cover for No. 2\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e∙ Genre \/ Subject: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\" title=\"Ephemera collection\"\u003eVintage gospel music, hymnals, Christian music, sheet music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e∙ ISBN: None \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover portrait of Wilburn Legree, gospel hymn notation, Flint Michigan publisher, “Singing Cop” biography note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e∙ Both books are present and readable\u003cbr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e∙ Covers display nicely with strong vintage graphic appeal\u003cbr data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e∙ Interior music pages are legible\u003cbr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e∙ Stapled bindings appear intact from photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e∙ Previous owner’s name written in ink on front\/title pages\u003cbr data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e∙ Covers show edge wear, light creasing, rubbing, and age toning\u003cbr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e∙ Interior pages show yellowing from age\u003cbr data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e∙ Some handling wear and small marks visible\u003cbr data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e∙ No publication date found in the photos provided\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eContent Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eThis bundle includes two softcover gospel song collections associated with Wilburn Legree, the “Singing Cop” from Flint, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eThe books include printed music and lyrics for gospel hymns such as “He Put a Song Into My Heart,” “The Love of God,” “Beyond the Sunset,” and “You Cannot Hide from God.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eA charming regional gospel music find with Flint, Michigan interest and strong mid-century cover design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eThis set may appeal to hymn collectors, church music historians, Michigan collectors, or anyone who loves old songbooks with a little soul and a lot of paper charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48511723667711,"sku":"E3 – T5–275","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-gospel-songbook-bundle-sweetest-melodies-front.jpg?v=1779211814","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-gospel-songbook-bundle-sweetest-melodies-wilburn-legree","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}