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Los Angeles, California: Artist-Produced, 1998. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. Brilliant, virtuosic, expressive performances by these two marvelous Ukrainian virtuosi - this copy signed and inscribed by Mr. Mamalyga. CONTENTS: *** Please view the Table of Contents scan image for composer/title/date/timing information. The CD's 4-page booklet provides information about the instruments and the artists. Total Time: 56'10". CONDITION: This is a FINE CD (one tiny scratch - nevertheless playing perfectly), with FINE booklet and jewelcase. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Moscow: Self-Published, 1989. First Edition . Side-Stapled Wraps. Very Good. 12" x 16.5. An adventurous work for percussion chamber orchestra by the Moscow-based Georgian composer (whose Moscow address was written by the composer on the inside of the cover). The work is dedicated to premiere Moscow percussionist Mark Pekarsky and his ensemble. Its footnoted instructions are in Russian. SCORING: trumpet, large percussion ensemble (incl. drums, cymbals, miscellany, vibraphone, marimba, chimes), and cello. 12 large pages. CONDITION: a solid copy with moderate shelf-wear, light cover-creasing and sunning, its score pages unmarked - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. NOTE: multiple score orders, depending on weight, may qualify for a generous shipping charge reduction.

Moscow: Union of Soviet Composers, 1992. First Edition . Side-Stapled Wraps. Near Fine. 10.5" x 15.5. An engaging avant-garde choral work by this gifted Georgian composer based in Moscow, its text in German, Georgian, French, and Latin; duration ca. 18 minutes. 33 pages. CONDITION: a bright, solid, unmarked copy with pristine score pages, its cover showing minimal shelf-wear and a crease on the back. This handsome copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. NOTE: multiple score orders, depending on weight, may qualify for a generous shipping charge reduction.

New York: Berkley Books, 1985. First Edition . Mass Market Paperback. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A genetically-engineered superman with the power to heal, to adapt, to create - or to destroy! Was he a miracle or a monster? 236 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased copy with negligible shelf-wear (just a bit of age-tanning on the insides of the covers - not on the pristine pages, however) This handsome copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag. NOTE: This small item will be shipped, securely packed, with a complimentary upgrade to trackable First Class on domestic (US) orders.

Yaroslavl, Russia: Cultural Center "Russian House - Yaroslavl, 2004. CD in Jewel Case. Near Fine/Fine. A remarkable CD featuring the esteemed Russian epic singer, bell-ringer, zither-gusle player - who resides at the Vladimiro-Suzdatsky monastery. CONTENTS: Bell-ringing, accompanied vocal, and solo zither selections. See accompanying scan image of the Playlist. Its 4-page booklet (in Russian and English) contains a brief Garanin bio and photos. Total Time: 66'34". CONDITION: a Near Fine CD (just a couple faint scratches not affecting playback) with FINE jewel-case and booklet - played just a few times, plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Brussels, Belgium: Plan K - Ars Musica - Charleroi, 1992. No Binding. G+/VG-. 11.25" X 16.5. French-language festival dossier in newspaper format. Presentation brochure "the voice of the gesture" co-organized by Plan K, Ars Musica and Charleroi dances - a truly "epic" festival celebrating the pinnacle of the avant-garde performing arts. CONTENTS: Schedule, announcements, articles/essays, program notes, biographical sketches, etc.; profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings. ARTISTS: Carlotta Ikeda, Frederic Flamand, Fabrizio Plessi, Sofia Gubaidulina Alfred Schnittke, Wim Vandekeybus, Nicole Mossoux, Herve Diasnas, Charles Ives, Lucinda Childs, Claudio Bernardo, Stephen Petronio, Pascal Dusapin, Susanne Linke, Mauricio Kagel, Matthew Hawkins, Gyorgy Kurtag, Trisha Brown, John Cage, Merge Cunningham, Hugues Dufourt, Luigi Nono, Kaija Saariaho, Luca Francesconi, Thierry de Mey. 48 oversize pages. CONDITION: a Good Plus/Very Good Minus copy. The pages are clean and… Read More

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1989. Uncorrected Proof . Large Softcover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is an "Advance Uncorrected Proofs" copy - often referred to as an "Advance Reading Copy" [or ARC] and an "Unedited, Uncorrected Page Proof" - fast becoming an attractive collectible, as it precedes the First Edition. The charmed circle is a small group who, between them, appear to have everything - talent, fame, beauty, money and power. But a murder trial which headlines the newspapers all over the world brings the group together for protection. 646 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased, likely unread copy with minimal shelf-wear, a touch of sunning on the spine. This handsome, collectible copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Milan, Italy: Garden Editoriale, 1986. First Thus . Paperback. Very Good Plus. 5" x 7.5. SOLARIS 2 - Fantascienza. Two vintage science fiction novels on the theme of nuclear war, plus four short works by Italian writers. CONTENTS: In addition to the novels cited above, this volume includes Un Amico per Theon (Bellomi), Un Uomo Nella Notte (Bellomi), La Trincea (Naviglio), and Quel Momento (Temporini). 288 pages. CONDITION: a bright, solid, square, unmarked copy with moderate shelf-wear (mainly some light age/storage discoloration to the cream-colored cover), creased only adjacent to the front spine edge. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag. NOTE: A higher resolution scan of the covers will gladly be supplied on request.

Fantasy Amateur Press Association, 1962. Stapled Pages. Near Fine. 8.5" x 11. The 2nd issue of OLD AND RARE, dated Summer 1962, sent out with the 100th FAPA mailing. (It was in fact delayed by 11 years, originally intended for the 1951 mailing # 57.) CONTENTS: Editorial - Echoes of Fifth Fandom (Boggs); An Art, A Game, A Recreation (essay "by a Smith named George"); Monsters of the Void (story by Benson); 7 pages. CONDITION: a bright, unmarked, uncreased copy with light shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. NOTE: This small item will be shipped with a complimentary upgrade to trackable First Class on domestic (US) orders.

Moscow: OOO ISC "Fractal, 2007. Stapled Wraps. Fine. 8" x 11.5. A scarce issue of this outstanding Russian music journal (founded in 1991). In lieu of a verbal description, I've attached scans of the cover and four inside pages for your perusal. CONTENTS; Remembering Great Musicians - Magda Matsulevich: pianist, aesthete, and person; Review Materials - Alexander Solodovnikov, more; Creative Portrait - Leonora Dmitrerko; Jubilee - Music Master Mikhail Pletenev; Creative Collective - Musical Culture; Festivals; Methodical Works. 44 (48) pages. CONDITION: a bright, solid, unmarked, uncreased copy with negligible shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

Russian Federation: Terem Kvartet, 2017. First Edition - First Printing . CD in Gatefold Card-Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. TK-0030. One of the truly great Russian instrumental folk ensembles, offering here a stylistically-varied program of musical delights, most based on music of classical composers. CONTENTS: See accompanying scan image of the Track List. PERFORMERS: Andrey Smirnov (bayan); Andrey Konstantinov (soprano domra); Alexey Barshchev (alto domra); Vladimir Kudriatcev (doublebass). Total duration: 72'54" CONDITION: A beautiful unmarked copy - played twice. It tracks perfectly and has beautiful sound - very well produced! Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

New York: Oxford University Press. Examination/Reference Edition . Stapled Wraps. Fine (As New). 5" x 6.75. This is a miniature-score-size reference/examination copy - the full-size version plus parts being evidently available for purchase from the publisher. The work is here transcribed for band by Peter Phillips. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased copy with negligible shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. NOTE: This small item will be shipped, securely packed, with a complimentary upgrade to trackable First Class on domestic (US) orders.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 1991. Advance Reading Copy (ARC) . Soft cover. Fine. 5" x 7. This is an "Advance Uncorrected Proofs" copy - often referred to as an "Advance Reading Copy" [or ARC] and an "Unedited, Uncorrected Page Proof" - fast becoming an attractive collectible, as it precedes the First Edition. It is a story that traces the bonds between four generations of resourceful Southern women through stories passed from one generation to another, told in a series of 19 vignettes. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, increased, likely unread copy with negligible shelf-wear. This handsome, collectible copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

London - New York: Edition Schott, 1930. Stapled Wraps. Very Good Plus. 9" x 12. Schott # 2135. Twelve engaging folksong arrangements by Alexander Gifford. CONTENTS: The sloe bush; The wind that shakes barley; Oliver's advice; Long, long ago; O'donnell aboo; And must we part; The inniskillen dragoon; O! the sight entrancing; My colleen rue; The dear irish boy; he county of mayo; Down by the sally gardens. 11+4 pages. CONDITION: A bright, solid, unmarked and uncreased copy with moderate shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

New York: RCA Victor - BMG. Boxed CDs/Jewelcase/Slipcase. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. [# 2046-2-RG] This is an excellent digitally-remastered CD release of the original 1977 recording, featuring Placido Domingo, Renata Scotto, and Sherrill Milnes - with the National Philharmonic Orchestra and John Aldiss Choir conducted by James Levine. A magnificent recording of Giordano's 1896 opera, with libretto by Luigi Illica. "An ardent poet and a young noblewoman are passionately attracted, only to be separated by the turmoil and terror of the French Revolution." CONDITION: The Fine scratch-free CDs (sound-tested from beginning to end) play beautifully and have a Fine booklet, insert, and jewel-case (though the card-stock slipcase has light corner-wear). Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

New York: CBS Masterworks, 1986. CDs/Booklet/Slipcase. Fine/Near Fine (overall). 5.5" x 5" x 1.25. M2K 42 A beautiful, seldom-produced opera by Umberto Giordano to an Italian libretto by Arturo Colautti, based on the play Fédora by Victorien Sardou.181 - premiered in Milan in 1898. This recording stars Eva Marton and Jose Carreras, with the Hungarian Radio/Television Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Giuseppe Patane. Total Time: 1:35:01. CONDITION: Fine unscratched CDs with Fine double jewelcase and tray inserts, a Near Fine 241-page booklet (light edge-/corner-wear), and Very Good Plus slipcase (moderate corner-scuffing). The CDs were played twice and sound beautifully. (NOTE: In a production faux pas, CBS underestimated the thickness of the booklet, and it plus the double jewelcase are very tight in their slipcase and a bit difficult to extract.) This excellent recording will be securely packed and promptly shipped.

Munich [Munchen]: Orfeo, 1985. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. [C 148 201 A] Two outstanding late-romantic era symphonies by the distinguished Russian composer, performed by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Neemi Jarvi. CONTENTS: See my accompanying scan of the Track List. CONDITION: The Fine scratch-free CD (sound-tested from beginning to end) plays beautifully and has a Fine booklet, insert, and jewel-case. Played twice, plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

New York: G. Schirmer. Stapled Wraps. Fine Minus. 9" x 12. Schirmer Vol. 1272. An engaginf set of violin duets by the lesser-known Romantic era French violinist-composer. CONTENTS: See accompanying scan image of the Table of Contents. 7+7+17 pages. CONDITION: A handsome Fine Minus copy - bright, unmarked, uncreased, and likely unused copy with minimal shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

New York: Poseidon Press, 1993. Uncorrected Proof . Large Softcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is an Advance Reading Copy, or ARC - a publishing state fast becoming an attractive "collectible", as it precedes the First Edition. Guy Horton and Max Wingate, both disaffected veterans of World War I, have roamed the world as partners in various confidence games. Amid Depression-era gloom they court English heiress Diana Charnwood with hopes of quick financial gain. Their callow scheme leads, however, to murder and a harsh moral education as Guy's investigation of the homicides unexpectedly uncovers those responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 331 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked copy with minimal shelf-wear (including a couple miniscule corner bumps) and a single faint spine crease. This handsome, collectible copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

New York: Poseidon Press, 1991. ARC . Large Softcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is an "Advance Uncorrected Proofs" copy - often referred to as an "Advance Reading Copy" [or ARC] and an "Unedited, Uncorrected Page Proof" - fast becoming an attractive collectible, as it precedes the First Edition. PLOT: The narrrator of this increasingly suspenseful story is Geoffrey Staddon, a successful London architect whose soul is scarred by shame over an act he committed a decade before. Having fallen in love with the beautiful Brazilian wife of Victor Caswell, for whom he was designing a sumptuous country residence, Geoffrey reneged on his promise to run away with Consuela after being offered a commission that would bring him wealth and public acclaim. Now, learning that Consuela has been accused of the death of her niece and attempted murder of her husband, Geoffrey sees a chance to redeem his craven betrayal by proving her innocence.… Read More