Small 4to. Gold-flecked green paper over boards with gilt-lettered green calf label. 103pp. Illustrations. Fine. Superb first edition of these scholarly music essays on such topics as "Al-Farabi and the Role of Arabic Music Theory in the Latin Middle Ages," handsomely inscribed and signed by the author in black ballpoint on half-title page: "For both musicology- / loving Malotts, all best / wishes, and thanks for our / new friendship. / Don." Randel (born 1940) is an academic and musicologist who served as the University of Chicago's president (2000-06). Robert Malott (1926-2018) was a noted Chicago business leader, CEO of FMC Corporation, Republican politico, philanthropist -- and huge U. of C. supporter!

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Five Essays by Don Michael Randel Issued by the University of Chicago Press in Celebration of His Inauguration as President of the University 2 November 2000

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The University of Chicago Press, Chicago

Publication Date

2000

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Hardcover

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1st Edition

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