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A British subject I was born, a British subject I will die
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A British subject I was born, a British subject I will die

Date1891
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Alternate Title
  • A British subject I was born, a British subject I will die
  • A British subject I was born, a British subject I will die : song
FormatEphemera
Notes
For voice and piano.
Key: B-flat major.
On front cover: "A tribute to the memory of the late Sir John A. MacDonald".
On back cover: advertising incipits for "Don't quite forget" and "A golden argosy".
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    Dimensions35 cm x 27 cm (13 3/4 in. x 10 5/8 in.)
    Language
      CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberCSM-CHUBRI1891-001
      GeographyCountryGreat BritainCanada
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