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Schubert and His Vienna - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
by Osborne, Charles
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0394541111
- ISBN 13
- 9780394541112
- Seller
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394541111 . First US edition/first printing in about Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with sunning to spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century, as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; This book tells the story of Schubert's life and music in Vienna, from his early years as a child prodigy to his creative years in the city and his death at the age of 31. Charles Osborne provides a wealth of new information, including details of Schubert's collaboration with other composers and his influence on later composers. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Schubert's music or Viennese history.; Photographs; 8vo .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20532
- Title
- Schubert and His Vienna - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Osborne, Charles
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- 1st US Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0394541111
- ISBN 13
- 9780394541112
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Betty Anderson, Franz Joseph Schubert, Biographical Biography, Vienna 19th Century Culture Life, Composer Musician, Biedermeir Vienna, Biedermeier Vienna
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography / Music Legends;
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