B0711. JOHN PHILIP SOUSA. The Fifth String. New York, Grosset & Dunlap, 1907. 125pp. Original Edition of Sousa’s work of fiction about a world famous violinist playing to win his lady’s love in a musical setting by composer John Philip Sousa, illustrated with colored plates by Howard Chandler Christy. Pale blue cloth with gold lettering and inlaid Christie plate. Excellent, albeit reinforced inner cover hinge.