Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. a fine and loving, scholarly homage to the Hungarian composer, Bela Bartok, edited by and contributed to by Peter Laki (who also translates several pieces from the original Hungarian into English), Leon Botstein, Laszlo Somfai, Tibor Tallian, Carl Leafstedt, Vera Lampert, David E. Schneider, and many others, mostly Hungarians. Sterling condition hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Pumpkin-colored cloth boards, gilt stamped title over burgundy label at spine. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. ix + 314 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 348076
Title: Bartok and His World
Author: Laki, Peter, ed
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Place of Publication: Princeton, New Jersey
Date Published: 1995
Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Peter Laki|Bela Bartok|Leon Botstein|Laszlo Somfai|Tibor Tallian|Carl Leafstedt|Vera Lampert|David E. Schneider
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