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George Gershwin: A Biography
by Kendall, Alan
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0876636636
- ISBN 13
- 9780876636633
- Seller
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Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Title:GEORGE GERSHWIN: A biography. Harrap, 1987. First edition, first printing. Hardback, in jacket. 180 pages. Catalogue of works, index. Author:Alan Kendall. Condition: VERY GOOD+ . The bright, glossy jacket features Gershwin's self-portrait, and shows only light edgewear, plus slight yellowing to the edges of the inner flaps. Some small, shallow knock marks to the rear. Pages are still crisp, clean, and bright. An attractively designed book, with illustrated endpapers, and an art deco theme at the commencement of each chapter. About the book: "Alan Kendall has written an absorbing biography which evokes not only the man and his music but also the time in which he lived" Illustrated with black and white photographs. A good, accessible introduction to Gershwin. All our books are securely packed, and dispatched without delay. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0876636636. ISBN/EAN: 9780876636633. Inventory No: 5M-KU98-IIZN. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Denton Island Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5M-KU98-IIZN
- Title
- George Gershwin: A Biography
- Author
- Kendall, Alan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0876636636
- ISBN 13
- 9780876636633
- Publisher
- Universe Pub
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- 1987
- Keywords
- Biography & Autobiography;
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About the Seller
Denton Island Books
Biblio member since 2008
Newhaven, East Sussex
About Denton Island Books
An experienced Online Bookseller, I stock a wide variety of used and out of print books.Areas of interest include art and design,classical music (particularly relating to stringed instruments), exhibition catalogues, modern literature,motoring, sport, philosophy, and more.If you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact me. Prompt delivery and safe packaging are a priority.
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- Fine
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- Crisp
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- Flap(s)
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- First Edition
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- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Jacket
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