Music on Records: A Guide to the Music, A Guide to the Records.[Signed]

Haggin, B.H.

Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1938

About this Item

Signed by the author on the front free end page. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The Dust jacket has wear with a scuff on the lower front; spine tip fraying, and chips on the upper rear edge. Additionally two pieces of clear tape for no apparent reason are on the jacket. The jacket is now in a new clear Mylar protective sleeve. Thisseminal work offers an insightful exploration of the development of recorded music. Haggin provides a thorough examination of early recordings, highlighting their technical and artistic qualities in a time when recorded sound was still a relatively new phenomenon. With a focus on classical, jazz, and popular genres, the book reflects Haggin's deep understanding of music history, offering a blend of critical analysis and practical observations. As an essential reference, it remains a key resource for scholars and collectors interested in the evolution of recorded music in the early 20th century.

Seller Inventory # 20282

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Music on Records: A Guide to the Music, A Guide to the Records.[Signed]
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1938
• Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • MUSIC: History