M.M. Cole Publishing

Blue Danube Waltz Deluxe Edition Sheet Music | Johann Strauss | M.M. Cole 1942

Name: Blue Danube Waltz Deluxe Edition Sheet Music | Johann Strauss | M.M. Cole 1942
Brand: M.M. Cole Publishing
Price: 12.00 USD
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Title:: Blue Danube Waltz
Publisher:: M.M. Cole Publishing, Chicago Illinois
Type:: Sheet music
Performance medium:: Piano
Composer:: Strauss, Johann (1825 - 1899)
Era:: Romantic Period (1820 - 1910)
Date:: 1942
Material:: Paper
Dimensions:: 9" x 12"
Condition:: Good (G)
Notes:: Words by A. Thompson (Arranged by John Bach)

Blue Danube Waltz – Deluxe 1942 Edition with A. Thompson Lyrics

Collector’s Note

1940s deluxe editions of European classics were especially popular during wartime America, offering a nostalgic escape through familiar melodies.

Originally priced at 40¢ in 1942, this Deluxe Edition of Johann Strauss’s beloved Blue Danube Waltz was published by M.M. Cole of Chicago and features English lyrics by A. Thompson. A timeless European waltz reimagined for American piano parlors during WWII.

Composed in 1867 as an der schönen blauen Donau, Strauss’s Blue Danube remains one of the most recognized waltzes in classical repertoire. This 1942 American edition reflects the continued popularity of Strauss’s music decades after its premiere, bringing Old World elegance into mid-century homes.

This edition measures 9" by 12" and is in great condition, with an intact cover and clean interior pages free of tears or wear. Housed in a protective sleeve.

Framing Appeal

The bright emerald, green cover features stylized roses and florals in soft tonal contrast — a striking Art Deco–influenced design that displays beautifully framed. This piece has exceptional decorative presence.

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