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Musical Studies
Ernest Newman
1914
John Lane : London
7.5" by 5"
xi, 319pp
SUMMARY
An interesting work on music theory, by musicologist Ernest Newman.
Prize Binding,Signed Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
In a prize binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe for Berkhamsted School.
The third edition of this text.
With the preface of both prior editions as well as a new preface for this edition.
This work discusses several aspects of music such as 'Berlioz, Romantic and Classic', 'Faust In Music', 'Programme Music', 'Maeterlink and Music', 'Herbert Spencer and the Origin of Music' as well as 'Richard Strauss and the Music of the Future'.
Ernest Newman was an English music critic and musicologist. He has been described as one of 'the most celebrated British music critics' of the first half of the 20th century.
CONDITION
In vellum effect paper covered boards. With crest for Berkenhamsted School to front board. Externally, smart with several handling marks to boards and spine. Minor patches of rubbing to the spine and joints. Binder's stamp to verso of front endpaper, Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. Prize bookplate to front pastedown from Berkhamsted School. A Prize for violin awarded for C R Chronander June 1926. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very slightly age toned and clean throughout.
Overall Condition: Very Good
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