The Works Of Ralph Vaughan Williams.

First Edition, Second Impression hardback with original unclipped dust jacket. The book is bound in full brown buckram with gilt titles within a red panel to the spine. The book measures 9 × 6 inches and comprises xvi + 776 pages, illustrated with black-and-white photographs and numerous examples of musical notation. There is faint foxing to the top and fore-edges of the text block; otherwise, the binding is spotless and the contents are exceptionally clean, tight and sound. The dust jacket shows some edge wear, including approximately 1 cm loss at the head of the spine. A very nice, well-preserved copy internally, complete with the original dust jacket. .A comprehensive biographical and critical study of the life and musical achievements of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958). Michael Kennedy examines the composer's development and principal works, discussing their composition, musical structure and place in the history of twentieth-century British music. An important reference for musicians, musicologists and admirers of Vaughan Williams. Very Good Plus in Good dust jacket (VG+/G).…