London: Cassell & Company, Ltd.. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1890. First British Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Miissing DJs if issued, minor shelf wear. ; First edition for subscribers with publisher's slips tipped in, five volume set. Undated but assumed c1894. Original gilt decorated blue cloth, beveled boards stamped in gilt, black and blind, all edges gilt, chocolate brown endpapers. Colour illuminated facsimile frontispieces to first and second volumes. Very heavy set of books and priced accordingly. ; B&W Illustrations and Photographs; 1332 pages; A comprehensive guide to the history of music up to the date of publication, originally in Germany c1880. Illustrated with details of manuscripts and photographs of famous musicians of the day. English translation by F. Praeger and edited by Sir F. A. Gore Ouseley, Bart. Professor of Music at Oxford University. .

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Bookseller: Books in Bulgaria (BG)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 31213
Title: The History Of Music
Author: Naumann, Emil
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
Edition: First British Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Cassell & Company, Ltd.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1890
Bookseller catalogs: Music;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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