Grove?s Dictionary of Music and Musicians. [7 Volumes, including the American Supplement and 1944 Supplement]

Published by Macmillan Company. 1944 [Colles? supplement], 1946 (rest)., New York, 1944

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Edition : Third edition. , 6 vols in blue cloth, Colles? supplementary volume in green. Uppers and spines stamped in gilt. No dust jackets., Henry Cope Colles (1879 ? 1943) was an English music critic, music lexicographer, writer on music, and organist. He is best known for his 32 years as chief music critic of the Times (1911?1943) and for editing the 3rd and 4th editions of Grove?s Dictionary of Music and Musicians.The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is an encyclopaedic dictionary of music and musicians. It is one of the largest reference works on the history and theory of music. Earlier editions were published under the titles A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, and Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians; the work has gone through several editions since the 19th century and is widely used. , Size : Large 8vo.(240 x 160 mm), Very good example of this set, complete with the American supplementary volume edited by Pratt and Boyd as well as Colles? 1944 supplement (2nd printing). Black-and-white illustrations and plates. , Volume : 7 volumes. Light shelfwear. Colles? supplement with ownership inked on front free endpaper, front hinge split at title.…

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Title
Grove?s Dictionary of Music and Musicians. [7 Volumes, including the American Supplement and 1944 Supplement]
Author
Henry Cope Colles; Waldo Selden Pratt; Charles N. Boyd
Publisher
Macmillan Company. 1944 [Colles? supplement], 1946 (rest)., New York
Publication year
1944
Binding
Hardcover

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers’ specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.…

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