An iconic piece of British military music history! This is an original vintage folio edition of the famous "Colonel Bogey March" composed by Kenneth J. Alford (pseudonym of Lt. Frederick Joseph Ricketts). Published in London by Hawkes & Son (Ltd.) as No. 15 in their celebrated "Popular Marches Played by the Regimental Bands of the British Army" series.
This copy includes the publisher's decorative printed facsimile signature of "Kenneth J. Alford" on the lower right of the front cover.
Key Features & Highlights
Collectible John Hassall Cover Art: Features striking full-color lithograph cover artwork by John Hassall (1868–1948), the famous British Art Nouveau illustrator and poster artist (best known for the "Skegness is so Bracing" poster). It depicts a Ceremonial Dress Guards Drum Major.
Famous March: Composed in 1914, "Colonel Bogey" is arguably the most famous British military march ever written, globally recognized from Sir David Lean's Oscar-winning film The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Publisher: Hawkes & Son (London) Ltd. Arranged for Piano Solo.