Encyclopedia of the Opera David Ewen 1963 HC DJ Ex Libris Gen John Shalikashvili
Language: English
Published by Hill and Wang, New York, 1963
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: RtRbyM&M, Auburn, WA, U.S.A.RtRbyM&M
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Vintage 1963 hardcover copy of Encyclopedia of the Opera by David Ewen, published by Hill and Wang. This is the New Enlarged Edition and appears to be the first printing of the 1963 enlarged edition, complete with its original dust jacket. This comprehensive reference work covers opera history, major works and premieres, hundreds of opera plots, notable arias, composers and performers, opera houses, terminology, literary sources, and pronunciation. This particular copy is especially notable for its provenance: it comes from the personal library of General John M. Shalikashvili, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and contains his distinctive Ex Libris ownership bookplate on the front endpaper. Condition: Book is in Very Good condition overall, with a solid binding, clean interior pages, and light age-related toning. Original dust jacket is in Good condition with visible edge wear, rubbing, small chips/tears, and wear at the corners and spine ends consistent with age. Please review photos carefully for exact condition. A distinctive association copy combining opera history, mid-century publishing, and notable military provenance. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Encyclopedia of the Opera David Ewen 1963 HC DJ Ex Libris Gen John Shalikashvili
- Author
- David Ewen
- Publisher
- Hill and Wang, New York
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 3 pounds
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