On Just Intonation in Song and in Speech: A Paper Read Before the Aberdeen Philosophical Society, 7th March, 1876
James Walker
Published by Printed for Private Circulation, Not Stated, 1876
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An uncommon treatise on just intonation by James Walker, the author's presentation copy to John Ruskin. The first edition of this uncommon work printed for private circulation.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front free endpaper, 'John Ruskin, esqre L L D, with the author's very sincere esteem'.John Ruskin was an art critic in Victorian England, being an influential figure in the art world, especially with the Pre-Raphaelites. He was also greatly admired by Leo Tolstoy, Marcel Proust, and William Morris. He was incredibly influential during his life, up to the First World War, including influencing the founders of the National Trust.Illustrated with twenty-eight plates.Collated, complete.A paper by James Walker on just intonation, originally read before the Aberdeen Philosophical Society on the 7th March 1876.An interesting work on the tuning of musical intervals as whole number ratios of frequencies in both song and speech. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Small crack to the tail of the rear joint. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Author's inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional scattered spot. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 869P29
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Title: On Just Intonation in Song and in Speech: A ...
Publisher: Printed for Private Circulation, Not Stated
Publication Date: 1876
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Very Good
Signed: signed by author
Book Type: book
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On just intonation in song and in speech: a paper read before the Aberdeen philosophical society, 7th march, 1876 1876 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 180. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1876 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 180. Seller Inventory # LB100154397234
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