Schirmer's Guide to Books on Music and Musicians by R. D. Darrell 1951 hard cov.

by R. D. Darrell

$92 · Offered by eBay

Schirmer's Guide to Books on Music and Musicians — 1951 A Little Piece of Valuable Music History A fascinating vintage reference book from 1951, Schirmer's Guide to Books on Music and Musicians by R. D. Darrell. What makes this particular copy especially interesting is the blind embossed library seal of Mantle Hood inside the book. The circular pressed impression reads: “LIBRARY OF MANTLE HOOD” with “MLH” in the centre. There is no ink — this is a genuine blind embossed/pressed library impression, and it has been photographed clearly for the buyer to see. Mantle Hood was an important figure in the development of ethnomusicology, making the presence of this particular reference work in his library especially intriguing. A Working Reference from the Mantle Hood Library This isn't simply a vintage music book. Schirmer's Guide is a reference work devoted specifically to books about music and musicians, making it particularly appropriate for a music scholar, teacher, researcher, collector or bibliophile. The Mantle Hood library impression gives this otherwise useful 1951 reference book an additional layer of historical significance. It forms part of a recently acquired collection of music books and sheet music, including several books with intriguing physical connections to the library of Mantle Hood. Book Details Title: Schirmer's Guide to Books on Music and Musicians Author: R. D. Darrell Publisher: G. Schirmer Year: 1951 Place of publication: USA Format: Cloth hardcover Cover:

• Publisher: G. Schirmer
• Year: 1951
• Condition: Good

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