Classical and Romantic Performing Practice,1750-1900

(Oxford): Oxford University Press, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, large octavo size, 662 pp. From the jacket flap: "This is essential reading for all performers and students of Classical and Romantic music. It provides a long-awaited textbook for the teaching of late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century performing practice in universities and colleges..."

While copies of the paperback version of this book are readily found, as of this writing we see only one other hardbound copy online.

___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full dark navy blue textured paper over boards, gilt lettering on the spine, musical scores throughout, with a copious index at the rear; large octavo size (9 1/2" by 6 1/4"), 662 pp. In dust jacket with summary of book and author bio on the front flap, publisher's ads on the back panel, unclipped and unpriced.

___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. The dust jacket near fine, not clipped, clean with a modicum of edgewear.

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