Nice condition, original songbook / sheet music for the Patriotic poem "THE AMERICAN FLAG" by Joseph Rodman Drake. 1861 1st edition; James G. Gregory; New York. With illustrations by F.O.C. Darley (considered to be the "Father of American Illustration"). The songbook opens to Rodman's poem (with illustrations), followed by the musical score / sheet music composed by Vincenzo Bellini and adapted by George Danskin. The songbook measures 10 1/4" tall x 8" wide. A wonderful piece of Americana.