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as sung by the celebrated New Orleans Serenaders ; written and composed by Stephen C. Foster.For voice and piano, with chorus refrain.At head of title: The beautiful Ethiopian melody.Reprint. Originally published: Baltimore : F.D. Benteen, 1850.Miller & Beacham acquired these plates in 1853 and remained at address in advertisement until 1859. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5.Advertisement: New and popular piano music, published by Miller & Beacham, (successors to F.D. Benteen,) No. 181 Baltimore Street, Baltimore on p. [6]Ornamental border on t.p."Gillingham.""25 cts. net."First line of text: Lubly Melinda, come now my dear.First line of chorus: Lubly Melinda, Melinda, Melinda, my sweet Melinda May!Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 396.25.
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