BLACK AMERICANA BASEBALL Sheet Music 1907 Rarity Neat Start Price USD 49.00 Current Price USD 77.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location west chazy, NY See more about 'BLACK AMERICANA BASEBALL Sheet Music 1907 Rarity Neat' Description "THE GREAT BASE-BALL SONG" BROTHER NOAH GAVE OUT CHECKS FOR RAIN by Arthur Longbrake featured by Ed Norton Original 5 page, large format sheet music, copyright 1907 with piano and vocal music In this song Deacon Jones wants to raise money to fix the leaky roof by having a baseball game.  He gets resistance from some in the congregation who don't think that's a fitting way for "good church folk" to raise money.  His reply is to refer to examples in the Bible... "That Eve stole first and Adam second St. Peter umpired the game.  Rebecca went to the well with a pitcher and Ruth in the field won fame.  Goliath was struck out by David, a base hit made on Abel by Cain.  The Prodigal son made one home run, Brother Noah gave out checks for rain....." Published by Jos. Morris Cover design by Jenkins is still very bright. Very good condition with light edge wear, a corner turn, a water stain in one corner, mostly visible on the back cover.  Music store stamps on the cover and inside first page. A fine addition to any Baseball or Black Americana collection! Color may vary from our photo. If you're planning to bid, please ask any questions before bidding.  We are committed to customer satisfaction and will do our best to answer questions and resolve any issues you may have. If you are bidding on multiple items we will be hold your invoice and shipment for up to 7 days.  You pay once.  Payment must be received within 10 days.   Add 25 cents shipping for each extra item for U.S. bidders. Sheet music and books will be shipped via media mail.   If you require faster delivery please ask for a shipping quote.  If you require shipping insurance, the cost is $1.70 for the first $50.00.  Sheet music and books are shipped in plastic with cardboard backing but we cannot be responsible for damage in the mail. When you receive your item, please let us know if there has been any problem with your transaction.  We will do our best to work out a fair solution.  We have been music dealers since 1985, and on eBay for several years now.  Check our feedback, and bid with confidence! Place a Bid!