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? The Scribner Radio Music Library ? Volume VI
Standard & Modern Dance Music for Piano
Copyright: 1931, renewed 1946 by Charles Scribner?s Sons - Edited by Albert E. Wier
Step back into the golden age of American radio with this beautifully produced volume from The Scribner Radio Music Library, a prestigious early-20th-century series created for professional broadcasting, pianists, and serious music lovers.
This is Volume VI: Standard and Modern Dance Music (Piano), featuring an exceptional collection of waltzes, tangos, marches, and popular dance compositions that were staples of radio programming in the 1930s?1940s.
? What?s Inside
Extensive piano arrangements of classic dance and light concert music
Works by renowned composers including Johann Strauss, Emil Waldteufel, Franz Lehár, and others
Detailed editorial notes and commentary guiding performers through style and interpretation
Designed specifically for radio performance, studio use, and advanced pianists
This volume offers a fascinating snapshot of the music that defined an era?elegant, rhythmic, and endlessly playable.
This is not a casual songbook ? it is a professionally curated music library volume created for high-quality performance and broadcasting.
? 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)
This book is in very nice vintage condition, especially considering its 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.
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