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THE SCRIBNER RADIO MUSIC LIBRARY ? VOLUME V
Light Opera & Ballet Excerpts - Piano
Edited by Albert E. Wier
Charles Scribner?s Sons ? Copyright 1931 / 1946
Hardcover
Step into the golden age of American radio and classical performance with this beautifully produced volume from The Scribner Radio Music Library, a prestigious early-20th-century series created for professional broadcasters, pianists, and serious music lovers.
This is Volume V, devoted entirely to Light Opera and Ballet Excerpts, featuring piano arrangements drawn from beloved works by legendary composers such as Delibes, Offenbach, Gounod, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Sullivan, Suppé, Nicolai, and many others. These selections were curated specifically for live radio broadcast and recital performance, making this book both a historical artifact and a usable musical reference.
Bound in rich deep red cloth with elegant gold stamping and the iconic radio microphone emblem, this volume has a refined, authoritative presence that looks stunning on the shelf or music stand.
? Highlights
Authentic mid-20th-century Scribner hardcover
Edited by noted music authority Albert E. Wier
Piano excerpts from light operas, ballets, and orchestral suites
Designed for radio performance and serious study
Classic Scribner craftsmanship with gold spine and cover details
Ideal for collectors, pianists, music historians, and libraries
This is not a casual songbook ? it is a professionally curated music library volume created for high-quality performance and broadcasting.
Why This Book Matters:
The Scribner Radio Music Library volumes were not mass-market publications ? they were professional-grade reference music books used during the height of American radio. Owning one is like holding a piece of broadcasting and performance history in your hands.
? Part of the Scribner Radio Music Library series
? Documents the intersection of classical music and early radio broadcasting
? Features enduring works by historically significant composers
? Produced by one of America?s most respected publishers
? Increasingly scarce in clean hardcover condition
? Ideal For:
Classical pianists & music students
Music historians & educators
Collectors of vintage music books
Radio & broadcasting history enthusiasts
Display or reference in a serious music library
? Physical Description
Original red cloth hardcover with gilt titling and microphone emblem
Solid binding with a clean, classic presentation
Printed in the United States
Copyright: 1931, renewed 1946 by Charles Scribner?s Sons
? Condition (Very Strong for Age)
Covers:
Clean and solid red cloth boards
Light, even handling wear only
No stains, very light scuffing, very light discoloration in certain areas of the cover, no structural damage
Gilt lettering and microphone emblem remain bright and clear
Spine:
Tight and straight
Title and volume number are fully legible
No cracking or looseness
Corners & Spine:
Corners remain firm and well-shaped with only light, expected softening at the tips. Spine edges show minor surface rubbing and slight softness consistent with age, but there is no fraying, cracking, or splitting. The spine is solid, straight, and fully intact, with bright, legible gilt.
Pages:
All pages intact and firmly bound
The page edges show natural age darkening and a few small spots, consistent with a well-stored vintage book rather than damage. Endpapers exhibit mild discoloration near the edges, again typical for the era and not intrusive.
Overall, this is a very attractive vintage copy that presents far better than most surviving examples?ideal for collectors, display, or reference. It retains its original character and charm while remaining solid, clean, and fully intact.
Condition summary: Very Good vintage condition with honest age wear; structurally sound, clean, and visually impressive for its era.
Overall, this is a well-preserved, clean example that displays beautifully in anyone's library.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1770213591980
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