1940s John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part Two Vintage Piano Book Willis Co
$ 8.78
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1940s John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Part Two Vintage Piano Book Willis Co. 🏢Publisher: The Willis Music Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. All music is stillcomplete and fully readable, making this suitable for actual use as well as display. size: About 9" x 12" standard piano lesson book format. Bring some mid-century charm to your music stand with this vintage 1940s/1950s John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course, Part Two from The Willis Music Co. Classic dwarf illustrations and layout match the original early editions, and the Certificate of Merit page is filled out and dated 1958 for an extra touch of history. Inside you’ll find 48 pages of beginner-level piano instruction including worksheets, review sections, finger drills, duets, and teacher accompaniments. There are hand-written note names in red pencil and gold star stickers throughout—evidence of a well-used, well-loved lesson book. All music is still complete and fully readable, making this suitable for actual use as well as display. Cover and spine show significant wear and tape reinforcement, and there is aging/toning consistent with a book of this age. If you love vintage sheet music, music education history, or nostalgic piano methods, this charming original Part Two will fit perfectly in your collection. Item specifics 🎹 Instrument: Piano 📚 Format: Softcover instructional / method book 🧒 Level: Beginner / early elementary (Easiest Piano Course Part Two) 🏢 Publisher: The Willis Music Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 📅 Copyright: MCMXL (1940); certificate dated 1958 (mid-century printing) 📖 Length: 48 pages including contents and Certificate of Merit 🧾 Series: John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course – Book 2 / Part Two 🎨 Illustrations: Vintage dwarf/gnome cartoons and mid-century graphics throughout ✍️ Markings: Student handwriting in pencil/red ink, note names, teacher notes, and multiple star stickers 🏅 Certificate: Certificate of Merit page completed with student and teacher names, dated Sept. 11, 1958 📏 Approx. size: About 9" x 12" standard piano lesson book format ⚠️ Notable flaws: Edge and corner wear, creases, tape along spine, small stains/foxing, general page toning 🌍 Language: English 🇺🇸 Printed in: U.S.A. Condition Acceptable vintage condition: complete and legible, but with heavy cover wear, tape repairs to spine, page toning, and extensive student markings and stickers throughout. Additional details This is an authentic mid-century printing of Part Two with period terminology and illustrations, including pieces such as “Indian Tom-Toms” and other themes that reflect the era in which it was published and may feel dated today. Ideal for collectors, teachers interested in historical methods, or anyone seeking an older edition rather than the modern reprint. Seller’s note: Please carefully review all photos for close-ups of wear, writing, and tape repairs—you will receive the exact book shown. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. Feel free to message with any questions before purchase. Keywords John Thompson piano, Easiest Piano Course Part Two, vintage piano lesson book, Willis Music Co Cincinnati, mid century sheet music, 1940s piano method, 1950s music book, beginner piano course, classic piano pedagogy, collectible music ephemera, dwarf cover art, certificate of merit, old piano tutorial, gnome illustration book, antique style piano course, student piano workbook, sight reading drills, vintage music education, piano teacher resource, nostalgic piano lessons
