The Chrysanthemum (Original)
an Afro-American Intermezzo
Composer: Scott Joplin
Publisher: John Stark & Son
Copyright: 1904
Cover: Unknown
Note: This rare first edition had poor contrast and was dedicated to Joplin's future short-lived wife, Freddie Alexander of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Collectible Value: $700.00
Category: Classic Piano Rag
Pattern: Intro A A B B A Trio Int Trio Int Trio
Difficulty (1 to 5): * *
Currently available from:
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
The Chrysanthemum (Later)
an Afro Intermezzo
Composer: Scott Joplin
Publisher: John Stark & Son
Copyright: 1904
Cover: Unknown
Note: This later edition had the dedication removed after the death of Freddie, and used varying color palettes with better contrast. Also, Afro-American was altered to Afro.
Collectible Value: $250.00
Category: Classic Piano Rag
Pattern: Intro A A B B A Trio Int Trio Int Trio
Difficulty (1 to 5): * *
Currently available from:
Charles Templeton Collection
Charles Templeton Collection
Performer: Bill Edwards
