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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Kathleen Elgin, Oscar Liebman, William A. McCafferty, Julian Paul, and Catherine Scholz (illustrator). 1st Edition. Music for Young Americans: Book Six is the sixth volume in the ABC Music Series, a widely used mid-century classroom curriculum designed to teach foundational musicianship through graded songs, rhythmic exercises, folk material, spirituals, and holiday selections. This 1960 first printing includes bright full-color illustrations by Kathleen Elgin, Oscar Liebman, William A. McCafferty, Julian Paul, and Catherine Scholz, reflecting the era's optimistic visual language and its emphasis on national music literacy. The program covers singing in multiple keys, rhythm reading, square dance instruction, musical terminology, and a complete index of accompanying audio recordings. Stamp from Derry Township Public School (Hershey, PA) provides appealing, traceable institutional provenance consistent with the book's original educational setting. Condition: Good. Orange cloth boards with printed titles; moderate rubbing, corner wear, and scattered marks to surfaces. Spine ends lightly frayed; small spot to rear board. Interior hinges show minor separation at front and rear but remain fully attached and stable. School stamps and a removed label mark on front endpaper; faint toning and mild handling soil to edges. Pages clean overall, illustrations vivid, no student writing noted. Binding slightly relaxed but solid. Edition/Printing Diagnostics: Copyright ©1960; full split number line (1 present) confirming First Edition / First Printing; illustrated throughout.