New York, NY Grove Press: Black Cat , 1961. Paperback First Black Cat Edition (1961), so stated. First Black Cat Edition (1961), so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a tiny, superficial crack in the wrapper cover paper at the head of the backstrip; a price has been blocked out at ther upper corner of the front panel; a faint crease at the backstrip; the text pages have tanned, due to aging; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo (7.1 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches). 295 pages, Includes a discography. Translated by David Noakes, with an introductory note. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. Originally published in France under title: Hommes et Problemes du Jazz. Mass Market Paperback.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 53874
Title: Jazz: Its Evolution and Essence.
Author: Andre Hodeir
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Black Cat Edition (1961), so stated.
Publisher: Grove Press: Black Cat ,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1961.
Bookseller catalogs: Music: Jazz & Blues;

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12mo: A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
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