Sousa, an American composer, bandmaster and author, composed the official national march of the United States, The Stars and Stripes Forever. "Known as the March King , [he] was the most important figure in the history of bands and band music." Paul E. Bierley in Grove Music Online.

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First Day of Issue envelope with portrait stamp of Sousa within decorative border and "U.S. Honors Famous Americans" printed in red at left, with block of four 2-cent commemorative postal stamps, postmarked Washington, D.C., May 3, 1940 and "First Day of Issue"

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J & J LUBRANO MUSIC ANTIQUARIANS LLC
6 Waterford Way, Syosset, NY, 11791, U.S.A.

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