Step into the rich musical history of the early 20th century with this EXTREMELY RARE framed sheet music book "The Carbarlick Acid Rag" by Clarence C. Wiley from 1904. This authentic piece is a true collector's gem and is very hard to find due to its incredible cover artwork and limited circulation when it was originally printed.
 
This original sheet music captures the essence of ragtime, a genre that defined an era and influenced countless musicians. Framed for display, it not only serves as a functional piece for musicians but also as a stunning decorative element for your home, oddities parlor, or office. Carefully preserved, this book retains its original eerie charm, featuring beautiful illustrations of dancing demons twirling a large poison bottle of carbolic acid.
 
Clarence C. Wiley was a pharmacist-turned-musician who was born in Iowa in 1883. This song was his first composition in 1901 and was first published in 1904. Wiley would sadly die in an opium den in 1908.
 
The book is in fantastic condition for being over 120 years old. The cover has loosened from the pages of the book which is normal for sheet music of this age. All pages are present. I recommend leaving the book framed for its protection so that it can last for many more years to come!
 
THIS IS ORIGINAL. IT IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR PRINT.