The International Library of Music for Home and Studio: Music Literature Volume I

This hardcover book is in good condition, with a solid binding and minimal wear on the cover. The spine and cover feature a distinctive piano design, adding to its visual appeal. There is no dust jacket present, and the interior pages are clean and well-preserved, with no inscriptions or library markings.

The International Library of Music for Home and Studio, Volume I, published by The University Society, Inc. in 1962, offers an extensive exploration of music literature. This volume, focused on "The History of Music," provides critical and biographical sketches of epoch makers in music, spanning from the pre-classical period to the modern era. Notable contributors include Edvard Grieg, Antonín Dvořák, and Camille Saint-Saëns, among others. Published in New York, this edition is a valuable resource for music enthusiasts and scholars, though not a first edition as earlier versions date back to 1896. The book is bound in a sturdy hardcover, with a decorative spine and cover design featuring a piano motif. This edition is particularly significant for its comprehensive coverage and contributions by renowned musicians and composers. The book is in good condition, with no signs of library usage or inscriptions.