A Blind Musician Looks Back: An Autobiography
Alfred Hollins
Published by William Blackwood & Sons, 1936
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1936. No Edition Remarks. 477 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier foxing to textblock edges. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Minor dog-eared corners. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Light tanning to spine and edges. Small marks to boards. Seller Inventory # 1682924717ADA
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Title: A Blind Musician Looks Back: An Autobiography
Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons
Publication Date: 1936
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
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A Blind Musician Looks Back: An Autobiography (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography recounts the remarkable life of a blind musician, offering a captivating journey through his childhood memories, musical development, and extraordinary career. Born in the mid-19th century, the author paints a vivid picture of his early years, exploring the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the world without sight. His passion for music shines through, from his fascination with barrel organs to his self-taught piano playing. The narrative then delves into his formal training and burgeoning career as a virtuoso organist and pianist, captivating audiences across continents. Through his personal experiences and reflections, the author offers profound insights into the nature of blindness, the power of music, and the enduring strength of human connection. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art, leaving readers with a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of life experienced through a different lens. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259463641_0
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A Blind Musician Looks Back An Autobiography
Published by
William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., 1936
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Nugget Box (PBFA), Stafford, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Boards with creasing, edge and corner wear, light marks/scratches. Top, Tail and Fore edges tanned with spotting. Previous owners embossed stamp to bottom corner of Title Page, Inside boards, Endpapers and Pages with spotting, otherwise Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any further issues, binding tight, A Good personal copy. **758g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 18309
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A Blind Musician Looks Back: An Autobiography 1936 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1936 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 508. Seller Inventory # LB990080510693
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A Blind Musician Looks Back: An Autobiography (Classic Reprint)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.8. Seller Inventory # 0331288095-2-1
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A Blind Musician Looks Back (Classic Reprint): An Autobiography
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 1.83. Seller Inventory # bk1397735759xvz189zvxnew
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A Blind Musician Looks Back: An Autobiography
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Bardon Enterprises, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, 1998
ISBN 10: 1902222008
ISBN 13: 9781902222004
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. Bardon Enterprises, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. 1998. Hardcover. 2nd Edition; this book is a reprint of the 1936 original by a new publisher thus a 2nd Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine. Marbled boards with 3/4 tan cloth binding; 7 bands; black lettering on a white paste-on title block on the spine. Tipped-in frontispiece photo of Alfred Hollis at the organ at St. Georges West Church Edinburgh. 436 pp 8vo. This book gives a flowing account of the life of this eminent blind concert organist, pianist, and composer; who was soloist with the Berlin, London, and New York Philharmonic Orchestras, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tracing his life from his birth in Hull in 1865 to his death in 1942, his education at the York Blind School and at the Normal College, Norwood; also describing his North American tours, and those in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Seller Inventory # 017649
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A Blind Musician Looks Back - An Autobiography
Published by
William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London & Edinburgh, 1936
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: eclecticbooks, BOLTON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustwrapper. 1st Edition. Blue boards,black lettering to spine,top left corner of spine has become torn and stuck back by a previous owner,two splits in board on front on right edge,page edges tanned & spotted,gift inscription on fep dated Christmas 1944,b/w photograph frontispiece of the author,contents clean. Seller Inventory # 026394
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A Blind Musician Looks Back An Autobiography 1936 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1936. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 508, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 508. Seller Inventory # LB1111000075145
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