Opera Synopses
by McSpadden, J. Walker
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine in Very Good DJ
- Seller
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Helena, Montana, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1934. Revised. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. 12th printing, 1st printing 5th edition revised and enlarged, near fine red cloth hardcover with gilt letter shows some light shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean, in very good dust jacket (price at flap) that shows small chips and tears along with hint of soil and touch of toning along spine. 493 pages with list of operas at endpapers. Still a pleasing copy in attractive dust jacket of this Well-known guide to the opera.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Barker Books & Vintage (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32270
- Title
- Opera Synopses
- Author
- McSpadden, J. Walker
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good DJ
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised
- Publisher
- Thomas Y. Crowell Company
- Date Published
- 1934
- Keywords
- Butte, Montana; Collectibles; Great Falls, Montana; Helena, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Rare Books ; Used Books ;
Terms of Sale
Barker Books & Vintage
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About the Seller
Barker Books & Vintage
Biblio member since 2021
Helena, Montana
About Barker Books & Vintage
Welcome to Barker Books & Vintage. We are a brick and mortar retailer of carefully selected books and other paper related product, located in Helena, Montana. We use our office mainly to buy books but are willing to allow perusal of inventory upon request. Our special emphasis on quality books includes a broad range of titles with particular interest given to those being uncommon or collectible. We have been in business close to twenty five years including our new home in Montana. Please call with any questions.
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