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The American Songbag (First Edition Signed by Carl Sandburg)
de Carl Sandburg
- Usado
- very good
- Tapa dura
- Firmado
- First
- Estado
- Very Good
- Librería
-
Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Sobre este artículo
Harcourt, Brace and Co., Inc, 1927. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of Carl Sandburg's groundbreaking compilation of 280 "songs, ballads, ditties, brought together from all regions of America," approximately 100 of which were published for the first time. Signed in black ink on half title page by three-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet Carl Sandburg. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. "Copyright 1927" statement to copyright page with no additional printings indicated. Wildly popular and in print for 70 years, this collection of folk music was broadly acclaimed and called a landmark by legendary folk singer Pete Seeger. Numerous illustrations throughout, many with Black American themes. Each song is accompanied by an historical introduction, sheet music format and complete verses. Bound in dark blue buckram with orange lettering to front and spine panels. Text block edges stained orange. Lacks issued dust jacket. 495 pp. 10 1/2" x 8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and slight wrinkling to head and tail of spine panel. An unusually presentable copy signed by celebrated poet and author Carl Sandburg, whom Lyndon B. Johnson described thus: "Carl Sandburg was more than the voice of America, more than the poet of its strength and genius. He was America." Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Harcourt, Brace and Co., Inc, 1927. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of Carl Sandberg's groundbreaking compilation of 280 "songs, ballads, ditties, brought together from all regions of America," approximately 100 of which were published for the first time. Signed in black ink on half title page by three-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet Carl Sandburg. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. "Copyright 1927" statement to copyright page with no additional printings indicated. Wildly popular and in print for 70 years, this collection of folk music was broadly acclaimed and called a landmark by legendary folk singer Pete Seeger. Numerous illustrations throughout, many with Black American themes. Each song is accompanied by an historical introduction, sheet music format and complete verses. Bound in dark blue buckram with orange lettering to front and spine panels. Text block edges stained orange. Lacks issued dust jacket. 495 pp. 10 1/2" x 8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and slight wrinkling to head and tail of spine panel. An unusually presentable copy signed by celebrated poet and author Carl Sandburg, whom Lyndon B. Johnson described thus: "Carl Sandburg was more than the voice of America, more than the poet of its strength and genius. He was America." Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
Sinopsis
Famous poet Carl Sandburg was also a collector of American folk music. He compiled around 290 songs in this anthology, which contains singable words and music, including harmonies or accompaniment. Some some titles include: "No More Booze (Fireman Save My Child)" / "Driving Saw-Logs on the Plover" / 'The Foggy Dew' / 'Barbara Allen' / 'As I Was Walkin' Down Wexford Street' / 'Pretty Polly' / 'The House Carpenter' / 'The E-RI-E' / 'The Ballad Of De Boll Weevil' / 'The Buffalo Skinners' / 'Turkey In The Straw' / "When The Curtains Of Night Are Pinned Back'
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Detalles
- Librería
- Midnight Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 377235
- Título
- The American Songbag (First Edition Signed by Carl Sandburg)
- Autor
- Carl Sandburg
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Editorial
- Harcourt, Brace and Co., Inc
- Fecha de publicación
- 1927
- Peso
- 0.00 libras
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Sobre el vendedor
Midnight Books
Miembro de Biblio desde 2005
Frederick, Maryland
Sobre Midnight Books
Midnight Books specializes in hard-to-find books in high demand by collectors. This includes (but is not limited to) vintage and antiquarian titles, signed first editions and scarce ephemera. All books offered come with an unconditional, lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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- Half Title
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- First Edition
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- Buckram
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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
