{"product_id":"when-youre-alone-1919-gene-pressler-sheet-music","title":"Frameworthy \"When You’re Alone\" (1919) — Gene Pressler Cover Portrait | Two Publishing Variants","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGene Pressler Portrait Cover — Post-WWI Elegance in Sheet Music Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eA 1919 WWI-era ballad featuring a signed portrait cover by \u003cstrong\u003eGene Pressler\u003c\/strong\u003e, a noted American illustrator better known for magazine and advertising art than sheet music. His signed music covers are less frequently encountered than those of Barbelle or Starmer, making this an appealing addition for collectors of illustrated Tin Pan Alley ephemera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003eOffered here are two original 1919 publishing variants of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen You're Alone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, from\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eArtmusic, Inc. and Broadway Music Corporation — presenting subtle copyright and printing distinctions that add further historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003eComposed by \u003cstrong\u003eOtto Spencer \u003c\/strong\u003ewith written by\u003cstrong\u003e Eugene West\u003c\/strong\u003e at the close of World War I, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003eWhen You’re Alone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the romantic sentimentality of early postwar America. The ballad format and refined portrait cover capture the elegance of the transitional period between wartime austerity and Jazz Age glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eThe cover illustration by \u003cstrong\u003eGene Pressler \u003c\/strong\u003eis the highlight — a softly rendered watercolor-style portrait of a fashionable young woman in a wide-brimmed hat accented with a rose and dramatic dark scarf. The restrained palette and painterly technique exemplify high-quality commercial illustration of the late 1910s. Pressler is recognized for his work in \u003cem data-end=\"2352\" data-start=\"2325\"\u003eThe Saturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003eLadies’ Home Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, and national advertising campaigns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2598\" data-start=\"2556\"\u003eTwo authentic publishing variants are available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2546\" data-start=\"2489\"\u003e🎼 Edition 1 — Artmusic, Inc.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2602\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003ePublished by original copyright holder Artmusic, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003eSlightly smaller interior trim (approx. 8 7\/8\" wide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue interior trim size, likely represents an earlier printing on a smaller press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003eGene Pressler signature slightly softer in printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003eL.S. Ayres (Indianapolis) department store stamp on front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003eNear excellent condition; minor tears on back edge and light pink discoloration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003eBack cover features the first page of music from four songs, including three composed by Albert Von Tiller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003e🎼 Edition 2 — Broadway Music Corporation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3054\"\u003eCopyright assigned to Broadway Music Corporation (Will Von Tilzer); includes British copyright notice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3201\" data-start=\"3159\"\u003eLarger interior trim (approx. 9 1\/4\" wide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3204\"\u003eSharper printing impression of the Pressler signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3260\"\u003eHigher quality paper and press clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3348\" data-start=\"3301\"\u003eExcellent condition; minor pencil name on cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3348\" data-start=\"3301\"\u003eBack cover features first page of music for \u003cem\u003eI'm Like a Ship Without a Sail.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 8px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eFraming Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe beautifully rendered Gene Pressler portrait, capturing the elegance of Edwardian post‑WWI fashion with a sweeping black hat, rose accent, and luminous style makes this piece particularly suitable for framing. Matted in ivory or soft taupe and framed in black or antique gold, it complements a dressing room, music studio, or vintage-inspired interior. The understated elegance allows the illustration to function as both historical artifact and decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen to the Columbia recording of When You're Alone \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"When You're Alone (Otis Spencer \u0026amp; Eugene West) Columbia Records Columbia Records Sung by Henry Burr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=piEvfiPLrOE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Broadway Music Company","offers":[{"title":"ArtMusic (Edition 1)","offer_id":43000906481731,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broadway Music (Edition 2)","offer_id":43000906514499,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Whe_Youre_Alone_1919_Sheet_Music_Small_Stamp_Square.jpg?v=1775848323","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/when-youre-alone-1919-gene-pressler-sheet-music","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}