Description: Up for bid is a rare original player piano roll from my private collection. The father of stride James P. Johnson plays "Birmingham Blues" like no other, in a slower blues tempo loaded full of tasty piano tricks. A must have for your blues roll collection. QRS Word Roll 1994Birmingham BluesFox TrotPlayed by James P. JohnsonCondition: Roll: Original roll in good condition and plays great. Brass roll flanges with no rust damage. Someone patched the left and right side of the intro section (pictured) and there is a clean tape repair underneath the left side for about four feet. No effect to play.Box: Original black embossed QRS box is in good condition with some wear and one seam slightly split on the lid. The original label was written on with pencil long ago, might be able to use an eraser to clean it up or just affix a new label. You will receive the exact roll pictured. All rolls have been inspected and determined to be playable on a restored and regulated player piano with any potential defects noted above. Proper care should be given when playing antique piano rolls to avoid damage. Always rewind SLOW and with the left roll flange pulled out slightly to allow the roll to wander and not tear on rewind. Keep your roll tracking mechanism regulated to ensure good paper alignment. If an issue arises and you get a roll that has an unexpected defect, please contact me to resolve any issues. I am happy to work with you, thank you!Shipping: Rolls shipped with USPS Media Mail with tracking unless otherwise requested. Shipping is $4.67 for single rolls and will combine added shipping on multiple purchases. If bidding on more than one listing please wait for a combined invoice to pay, thanks. Sorry, only US shipping available at this time.Disclaimer: Rolls can and/or may contain song lyrics with racial stereotypes of people and cultures or outdated cultural depictions and viewpoints are not condoned by the seller. They are considered as a product of their time and are sold only as a historical item.Keywords: QRS, piano roll, scroll, Foxtrot, Fox-trot, Blues, Ragtime, Rag, Jazz, One-step, Onestep, Waller, Johnson, Blythe, Baker, Blake, Wendling, Morton, Kortlander, Stride, Novelty, Baker, Blake, Wendling, Morton, Kortlander, Stride, Novelty, Duo-Art, Ampico, Welte