A History of the Purcell School, and the Educational Opportunities for Young Musicians (Signed and Inscribed)
Author(s):
Sugden, John
; HRH The Prince of Wales (introduction)
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | Yes |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | Very Good |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
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| Impression: | 1st Impression |
| Signature: | Inscribed by Subject(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | The Purcell School |
| Publication Year: | 1989 |
| Publication Place: | Middlesex, UK |
| SKU: | 033118 |
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| Categories: | Music and Songs , Signed Books |
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First edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed on the front free endpaper by Rosemary Rapaport, co-founder of the Purcell School. [ii], 116pp, with many black and white illustrations. Blue textured cloth-covered boards, gilt titles front and spine. 8vo. Boards very slightly rounded on corners else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. Laminated dust wrapper slightly shelf worn and a little bumped on extreme edges. Several copies of a flyer regarding the book and its publication loosely laid in.
In 1988, the Purcell School celebrated its first 25 years of operation; this history was commissioned to mark that anniversary. The author is a former violin teacher and history teacher at King's in Canterbury and well known for his biography of Paganini.
Keywords:
Purcell School
Music Schools
School Histories
Music
History of Music
