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Gluck and the Opera
by Ernest Newman
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +/very good +
- Seller
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1967. reprint. Hardcover with the ORIGINAL PRICE CLIPPED DUST JACKET. VERY GOOD PLUS/VERY GOOD PLUS. HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a FIVE STAR SELLER, presents GLUCK & THE OPERA, a reissue of the ERNEST NEWMAN book published in 1895 by Bertram Dobell. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians described Ernest Newman as "the most celebrated British music critic in the first half of the 20th century." This book studies in detail Christoph Willibald von Gluck, one of just a few 18th Century musical geniuses who created the opera genre. 5 1/4" x 8", 300 pages including index, with ORIGINAL PRICE CLIPPED DUST JACKET encased in mylar. Overall condition of the book is VERY GOOD PLUS. Pages (all edges tinted) = Very Good Plus: tint on edges has worn off, first and last fep's as well as pages 6 and 7 have stain from mylar jacket protector, non author dedication plus owner sticker on first fep, else clear, tight, sharp, no additional marks. Cover (blue cloth boards with gold gilt particulars on spine only) = Very Good Plus: bottom of all have stains from mylar jacket protector, front and back bent slightly open, else tight, sharp, colorful, clear, shows little rubbing, square. ORIGINAL (mylar encased) DUST JACKET (cream paper with silver grey designs, particulars in red and silver grey) = VERY GOOD PLUS: a number of ripples from being forced into mylar, glue stains from remains of attached black plastic protector edges, else whole, clear, colorful, little edge deterioration.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 251
- Title
- Gluck and the Opera
- Author
- Ernest Newman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- very good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- reprint
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1967
- Bookseller catalogs
- classical music; Fascinating Biography;
Terms of Sale
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
At Hatfield Books and Memorabilia, we take unusual care describing each book and its detailed condition. We do this so you, the customer, knows what you are getting for your hard earned money! If you are not satisfied with what you receive, wrap it back up and return it within 30 days of receipt, and we will promptly reimburse your PayPal account the full price paid plus the original shipping costs (if any).
About the Seller
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
Biblio member since 2015
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
One word encapsulates 5 STAR Biblio member Hatfield Books and Memorabilia...CARE. We care enough about each book and our customer to carefully research and examine it, so we can fulfill your expectations. At Hatfield books, you will never see "may have some damage..." or "may have some markings..." Instead you will see details. Call us with questions during regular business hours (513-805-6725), or leave us a message. We'll get back to you (in the US)the next business day. Or e-mail us at "hatfieldbook@gmail.com".
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- Edges
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- Reprint
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- Price Clipped
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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