The Life of Kathleen Ferrier

Ferrier, Winifred [Kathleen Mary Ferrier, CBE (22 April 1912 - 8 October 1953) was an English contralto singer who achieved an international reputation as a stage, concert and recording artist, with a repertoire extending from folksong and popular ballads to the classical works].

Published by Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition . 1955., 1955

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 187 pp + music examples with period monochrome photographs throughout. From the private library of Brian Culverhouse (22nd October 1927 - 23rd August 2021) who was a leading and much admired classical music producer throughout the second half of the 20th century and SIGNED by him inside the front cover 'To my darling Pamela - with my love and best wishes, Brian | Christmas 1955.' Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, small chip to the top of the spine, not price clipped, 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. MUSIC [Classical]. Seller Inventory # 114055

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Life of Kathleen Ferrier

Publisher: Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition . 1955.

Publication Date: 1955

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition