The Music Lovers Gift Book Beethoven; Mendelssohn; Schubert; Chopin; Gounod; Wagner
by Illustrated mainly by Norman M. Price; and also A.C. Michael; E.B. Lintott; W.J. Neatby
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
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About This Item
London: Hodder & Stoughton , 1919. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardback. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7í - 9í" tall. Norman M. Price; A.C. Michael; E.B. Lintott; W.J. Neatby. First edition first printing No date believed circa 1919 Large Octavo hardback Green pictorial cloth gilt spine titles c. 300 pp. 24 tipped in colour plates mainly by Norman Price Very Good + condition. No inscriptions. contained in original illustrated box (repaired with tape). Apart from slight foxing the book has been protected all its life so it could scarcely be in better condition. Would make a lovely gift. This is an omnibus of six of the "A Day with ... " series of composers
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 066371
- Title
- The Music Lovers Gift Book Beethoven; Mendelssohn; Schubert; Chopin; Gounod; Wagner
- Author
- Illustrated mainly by Norman M. Price; and also A.C. Michael; E.B. Lintott; W.J. Neatby
- Illustrator
- Norman M. Price; A.C. Michael; E.B. Lintott; W.J. Neatby
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1919
- Pages
- 300
- Size
- 8vo - over 7í - 9í
- Weight
- 2.20 lbs
- Keywords
- The Music Lovers Gift Book Beethoven; Mendelssohn; Schubert; Chopin; Gounod; Wagner; Norman M. Price; A.C. Michael; E.B. Lintott; W.J. Neatby General
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Alexander's Books
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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- Good+
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