Reminiscences of Henry Coward [Inscribed by Henry Coward]

Coward.Henry

Published by J. Curwen & Sons Ltd, London, United Kingdom, 1919

About this Item

ir Henry Coward (1849?1944) was a British conductor and composer. In 1889, Coward obtained a B.Mus. degree at the University of Oxford, and in 1894, became a Doctor of Music. In 1897, having established a reputation for conducting large numbers of singers he was invited to oversee a gathering of 60,000 school-children in Norfolk Park in Sheffield to entertain Queen Victoria. After World War I, Henry Coward faced criticism for being unable to conduct an orchestra, but was knighted in 1926. tan cloth over board, gilt title on spine and front cover. Shelf wear rub to top and bottom of spine, and bottom corners. Corners bumped. Binding tight. Signed Copy; ink inscription from the author dated Sept. 25th 1919 on first blank page. Note: This volume has loose inside front cover a b&w photograph signed by the author (May 26), a cutting titled 'Britain's most surprising musician', and the service sheet from Queen Street Congregational Church, Sheffield for the authors funeral. Extra postage may apply depending on buyer location. Will advise before committed to purchase. Payment by credit card, PayPal or Revolut accepted. Postage to the US may vary depending on book weight. Will advise before committed to purchase. Seller Inventory # 002478

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Title: Reminiscences of Henry Coward [Inscribed by ...

Publisher: J. Curwen & Sons Ltd, London, United Kingdom

Publication Date: 1919

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good