1917 Somewhere in France Is the Lily Sheet Music Witmark WWI Cover

Item Description “Somewhere in France Is the Lily” Words by Philander Johnson Music by Joseph E. Howard Published 1917 by M. Witmark & Sons Striking World War I-era sheet music featuring a bold, patriotic cover design with a large fleur-de-lis motif and a portrait of composer Joseph E. Howard. A great piece of WWI homefront history, reflecting the era’s sentimental and patriotic themes tied to France and the war effort. Highly collectible for its period artwork, wartime theme, and early 20th-century publishing. Size: 13.5" x 10.5" Condition: Pre-Owned Good Original 1917 sheet music in good vintage condition. Cover shows typical age-related wear including light edge wear, minor creasing, and some surface wear. There is a handwritten name on the cover. Interior pages are intact with no major tears and remain fully readable, with only light toning consistent with age. Overall, a solid and displayable example of WWI-era sheet music.