The Volunteer Organist W Paxton Oxford Street London Banforths C Po Postcard for Sale

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The Volunteer Organist W Paxton Oxford Street London Banforths C Po Postcard:
$10.75

The postcard features a poem titled The Volunteer Organist which describes the emotional impact of the music played by the organist in a church. The imagery of tears being shed and strong men growing pale highlights the power of music to evoke deep emotions. The organist\'s melody is portrayed as telling his own life\'s tale, surpassing the sermon of the preacher in its ability to convey a lesson through example.The postcard also credits the words to W. Paxton of Oxford Street, London, indicating the origin of the poem. The mention of Banforths C Holmfirth and Bamforth & Co., publishers in England and New York, suggests that this postcard is part of a series published by them. The series number 4532/3 and the mention of the postcard being printed in England provide additional context about the production of the postcard.The postcard itself is a piece of printed material from Britain, likely intended for mailing as it includes space for a stamp and address. The design features a decorative border and the text is printed in a stylized font. The subject matter of the postcard, focusing on the volunteer organist and the emotional impact of his music, reflects the importance of music in religious settings and its ability to move listeners.