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"Folk Classics" published by Sight and Sound in 1976. There are 47 pages. "Easy-Play Speed Music." This is a soft covered book and has wear on the top and bottom of the binding and corners.... more information

Offered by Skilton's Antiques And Collectibles (Connecticut, United States) +/-

Penguin (Non-Classics). Paperback. 0670001368 Corner of front cover clipped. Drawing upon the entire folk literature of England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the United States, the West Indies, and Australia, this rich collection features authentic complete texts of ballads, many with variant versions. The ballads are grouped according to subject or locale, and there is an introductory note for each selection, as well as musical annotations for typical ballads. The general introduction, bibliography, and g... more information

Offered by Wombat Book Company, LLC (Nevada, United States) +/-

Aylesbury, UK: Shire, 1982. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp, index. ...shows how true folksong has developed from medieval balladry and the first printed song sheets or broadsides. ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

Madrid: Afrodisio Aguado, 1966. First Edition. leatherette. Very Good. Text in Spanish. pp: 222, (1); 8 plates, folding map. Thumb-size piece torn from bottom corner of one leaf with loss of a few words, else near fine condition. 6.25" x 4.25". ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

Sandpoint, Idaho: Quick Fox, 1977. Revised. Original Wraps. Very Good. pp: x, 179, (3); text illus from drawings and photographs. 8.5" x 11 A completely illustrated catalog of musical instruments, supplies, parts, accessories and books, including evaluations of the best in electric and acoustic guitars, banjos, dulcimers, mandolins, fiddles, recorders, flutes, harmonicas, concertinas, drums and more." ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

Kirkwood, Missouri: Mel Bay, 1962. Revised Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 40pp. Contains basic instruction in playing chords as well as words and music to 23 songs, including: The Blue Tail Fly; The Girl I Left Behind Me; In The Evening By The Moonlight; Little Annie Rooney; On Top Of Old Smokey; There's A Tavern In The Town; and 16 more. 11.75" x 8.75". ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

Pacific, Missouri: Mel Bay, 1985. First Edition. Spiral-bound. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 83pp; text illus from photographs. Intended for beginning as well as advanced hammered-dulcimer players. Has chapters on: tuning, chords and harmony, singing with the dulcimer, build your own dulcimer, construction and repairs, etc. Also contains words and music to 34 folk tunes for practice. 11.75" x 8.75". ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. pp: xviii, 662; 16pp illus from photographs. Has a long checklist of folksong titles, 100-page discography, and more than 200 pages on singers of ballads and folksongs. This excellent reference work includes sections on major folksong collectors and collections, folkore societies, folk festivals, "new faces," folk instruments, etc. 8.5" x 5.75". ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

NY Duell, Sloan and Pearce (1960)., 1960. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Very good condition in a dust jacket with light edge wear. 8.5" x 5.75" printed dj pp: xviii, 662 Has a long checklist of folksong titles, 100-page discography, and more than 200 pages on singers of ballads and folksongs. This excellent reference work includes sections on major folksong collectors and collections, folkore societies, folk festivals, "new faces," folk instruments, etc. Illustrated by ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

Ice Nine Publishing Hardcover book brand new. Full of photos concert tickets and othe memorabilia.Size 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.. Hard Cover. Brand New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. ... more information

Offered by Facts and Fiction Books (Victoria, Australia) +/-

NY: Crazy Crow Music, 1977. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good +. 52pp; 5 double-page b&w illus from photographs, 2pp color. Contains words and music to nine Joni Mitchell songs, including: Amelia; Black Crow; Coyote; Furry Sings the Blues; and five more. 12" x 9 Hejira is a 1976 folk/rock / jazz album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. The album title is a transliteration of the Arabic word hijra, which means "journey", referring specifically to the prophet Muham... more information

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Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

El Paso, TX: Published by the author, 1947. Fourth Edition. Pictorial wraps. Good. Signs of light handling. 68pp; illus from photographs and drawings. On the cover is a photo-portrait of Greggerson, the well-known El Paso caller. Contains the "calls" and dance instructions for 52 square dances collected in Texas and New Mexico, including Herb's own "Fill in Lines or Patter," introductions to get the squares started, etc. 9" x 6". ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

University Of Georgia Press,. 2000. Softcover. 0820321958 . Bright, crisp cover w/scant were; spine uncreased. Pgs tight, clean, unmarked. ; . ... more information

Offered by Nelson & Nelson, Booksellers (Wise Street Books) (South Carolina, United States) +/-

New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press. 1960. First Edition. ISBN: 0820321958. NF in a VG- DJ with light edge wear. Chip top rear panel of Dust Jacket near spine ; Great photos illustrated the folk roots of American jazz, including gandy dancers, banjos, Holiness groups, country brass bands; First; Grey cloth; 8vo; DJ. ... more information

Offered by Optical Insights (California, United States) +/-

Hollywood, CA: A & M Music, 1996. AudioCD. Very Good +. Audio Music CD, Promotional, features the music of Jackopierce. Songs include (1) Six Page Letter (2). Trials (3)Say thet Your Love Me (4).Finest Hour (5) Vineyard (6).In The Sun (7) Get It Togather (8).River (9) Ivy (10)More Than This (11).This woman (12). Crazy. Cd is all original with original artwork. CD case has a small crack. Collectible promotional item. ... more information

Offered by The Treasure Vault (Kentucky, United States) +/-

726 pages. This is a huge paperback listing the compete discographies of over 1,300 groups and individuals. This copy has a damaged rear cover. Due to its size shipping charges may be higher.... more information

Offered by Anubis Books (New South Wales, Australia) +/-

New York: Warner Books, 2006 xv, 447 pp.; 25 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine slightly rolled at crown. Stated "First Edition." Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. ". First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Collectible. ... more information

Offered by Left Coast Books (California, United States) +/-

NY: New York Folklore Quarterly, 1965. First Separate. Original wraps. Very Good. (46)pp; 8 illus from old prints. Has sections on: archives and libraries; folklife museums; folk religion; immigration; negro folklore; cowboys; folksongs; etc. 8.5" x 5.5". ... more information

Offered by R & A Petrilla, Booksellers (New Jersey, United States) +/-

Ossian (A), 1971. Paperback.... more information

Offered by Read Ireland (Ireland) +/-

Philadelphia, PA: Running Press, 2002 the dust jacket is protected by an adjustable mylar cover. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. ... more information

Offered by Stephen Chapman, Bookseller (Rhode Island, United States) +/-