NA HULA O HAWAII. The Songs and Dances of the Beamer Family
by Beamer, Winona
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A very good copy (front hinge cracked)
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Norfolk Island: Island Heritage Limited, 1976. First edition thus. A very good copy (front hinge cracked). 4to. Inscribed on the front blank by Carol A. Jenkins to Madeleine (L'Engle) and Hugh Franklin (husband) and dated "3-25-1977". The first book written by Winona Beamer (1923-2008). Winona was a champion of authentic and ancient Hawaiian culture, publishing many books, musical scores, as well as audio and video recordings on the subject. In her home state, she was known as Auntie Nona. She was an early proponent of the ancient form of the 'hula' being perpetuated through teaching and public performances. Illustrated, with ribbon marker. 196 pages. Bound in yellow leather, a.e.g. with gilt decorations. Edited by Murry Engle. Musical Notation by Zillah S. Young, Carol A. Jenkins and Kalehuamakanoe Harward.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14878
- Title
- NA HULA O HAWAII. The Songs and Dances of the Beamer Family
- Author
- Beamer, Winona
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good copy (front hinge cracked)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Island Heritage Limited
- Place of Publication
- Norfolk Island
- Date Published
- 1976
- Keywords
- signed and inscribed, Hawaii, hula, Hawaiian culture, musical scores, illustrated, Wijoa Beamer, Madeleine L'Engle, Hugh Franklin
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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