Joplin, Scott. (1867 - 1917) "Original Rags" - First Edition of Joplin's First Rag in PrintUpright folio. Illustrated cover; 2 5 pp; publisher's catalogue. Small tears to lower and right edges, lower quarter of spine split but holding strong, small handling stains to corners, overall a fine copy of the very rare first edition of the first of Scott Joplin's rags ever to appear in print, in early 1899, preceding his "Maple Leaf Rag" by half a year. The tune's copyright was registered on March 15, 1899, and it was first published here by Carl