The Philosophy of the Human Voice: Embracing its Physiological History; Together with a System of Principles by which Criticism in the Art of Elocution may be Rendered Intelligible, and Instruction, Definite and Comprehensive. To Which is Added a Brief Analysis of Song and Recitative
first edition Hardcover
1827 · Philadelphia
by Rush, James
Philadelphia: J. Maxwell, 1827. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Modern half gilt-ruled black morocco and marbled paper, gilt-stamped lettering and ornament direct in spine compartments (5 raised bands); 8vo; pp. 586, with untrimmed edges. Aside from some very light rubbing at extremities, binding is fine. Text block is clean and unmarked, tho moderately foxed throughout. Bookplate of the Mark Skinner Library. (Inventory #: JC14257)