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Philadelphia: Theodore Presser, 1940. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. pp: vi, 121; 5 plates of portraits. Comprises articles by various authors on diverse aspects of Pennsylvania music history: Pennsylvania Indians and Their Music; Native Folk Music in Pennsylvania; Three Hundred Years of Music in Pennsylvania; etc. 9" x 6". ... more information

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Philadelphia: Coleman , 1963. First Edition. Original Cloth. Near Fine/very good. pp: (xiii), 121, (5). Inscription on rear endpaper: "To Esther M. Moyer ... From Pat-tee-Miller." 7.5" x 5.25 ...new insight into the meaning and purpose of the existence of the American Negroes. ... more information

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London: Contour, 1966. 1 LP (6870502) - 9 tracks. A collection of The Spinners hits, performed Live in Liverpool in September, 1966. Inner sleeve is included. Sleeve is rubbed and slightly edgeworn with an inked name to the top of the rear panel. Record has no background noise.. Single Sleeve. Very Good/Very Good -. 12". Stereo. ... more information

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Toronto: Guild of Canadian Folk Artists, 1963. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 20pp; illus from photographs. Contains an editorial on the inaugural issue of "Hoot"; notes on the folk scene in Toronto and New York City; articles on the Mariposa Folk Festival; profile of Edith Fowke; words and music to a song; reviews; etc. Purchased at Izzy Young's Folklore Center in Greenwich Village, with his stamp on the first page. ... more information

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Toronto: Guild of Canadian Folk Artists, 1963. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 40pp; illus from photographs. Contains a large photo-portrait of Mississippi John Hurt; an editorial by the new editor; news of the folk scene; A Conversation with Paul Clayton, by Edith Fowke; The Los Angeles Scene, by Ian Tyson; words and music to three songs; The Child Ballads, by Edith Fowke; concert photos of the Newport Folk Festival; a symposium on the Mariposa Folk Festival; reviews; etc. Purchase... more information

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Warner Brothers. 2 LPs (WS 1555) - PP&M perform 18 of their classic hits in concert. Recorded at concerts in various venues. Hits include: The Times They Are-A-Changin', 500 Miles, Blowin' In The Wind, Puff (The Magic Dragon), If I Had My Way, and If I Had A Hammer. Liner notes by John Court. Sleeve has light edgewear. Record in nearly flawless with original static-proof inner sleeves.. First Edition. Gatefold Sleeve. Very Good/Good +. 12". Stereo. ... more information

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Peter, Paul and Mary Company, 1983. 1 LP and one 45rpm (PPM-830331) - PP&M perform 10 mostly ballads including a couple of their old hits. And included in this "Collector's Edition" is a 45 rpm disc with two songs. Sleeve has light edgewear and rubbing. Records are nearly flawless with original static-proof inner sleeves.. First Edition. Single Sleeve. Very Good/Very Good. 12". Stereo. ... more information

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Cork University Press, 2005. Paperback.... more information

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s.l.: Press Photo Service, Circa 1940s. Original edition. not bound. Fine. 8" x 10", captioned: "Best Wishes from the `Georgia Crackers'. The Georgia Crackers hailed from Hawkinsville, Georgia. Original members of the group --Hank, Slim & Bob Newman--were eventually joined by Winnie Waters, Hal Snyder, and one or two more. ... more information

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Nashville: Opryland USA, 1984. Third Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 168pp; illus from photographs, some color. Contains individual biographies of 59 Opry stars plus sections on Opryland USA, Opry shows, WSM radio, Opry Hall of Fame, etc. 11" x 8.5". ... more information

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Ary, Kentucky: Homeplace, 1939. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp. Contains words, music and directions for playing 33 folk games. 9" x 6 The author, a traveling librarian from Homeplace, Kentucky, collected these songs and games among the mountain folk of Breathitt, Perry and Wolfe counties. Her aim was to record their "quaint teasing, boisterous chasing, make-believing, and happy singing." Included are: Song-games for Children (Froggie's in the Meadow, Little Sally A... more information

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Cairns, North Queensland, Australia: Published by the Author, 1987. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Fine. 12pp; line drawings in text. Kaye gives the history of the didjeridu, and details various techniques used in playing the instrument. 8" x 5.5". ... more information

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London: Aloes Seola, 1971. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. (24)pp; text illus from drawings printed in red and green. Colophon: "This is an edition of 300. The poem was first printed as liner notes to Joan Baez In Concert .. Our thanks go, therefor, to Jeff Nuttal for his pics from Come Back, Sweet Prince .. A.J. Weberman for the Introduction .. and Jane Suren for graphics and assistance. Jim Pennington (Printing & Layout)." 8" x 5.75". ... more information

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Cambridge, MA: Winthrop, 1970. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. pp: xii, 106, discography; illus from photographs. Includes Donovan, Judy Collins, Don L. Lee, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, and others. 9.25" x 6.75". ... more information

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Spring Green WI: Ootek Productions. Fine. 1994. Boxed Video. VHS POLKA FROM CUCA, VHS VIDEO (104 MINS)-- This feature length documentary celebrates Wisconsin polka in all its variety, from the Old World German sounds of Syl Groeschl to the raucous, intricate Slovenian music of Verne and Steve Meisner. From the Swiss yodeling of Martha and Betty to the high energy Polish sound of Alvin Styczynski to the Norwegian clowning and amazing musicianship of the Goose Island Ramblers. This performance/documenta... more information

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Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press, 1994 seems never read - minor edge wear - pgs clean, tight & bright - Posted from Germany next working day - Money Back Guarantee. First Thus. Soft Cover. Fine. ... more information

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Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press, 1994 As new condition hardcover book in as new condition dust jacket. NOT a remainder or an ex library book. The book is tightly bound and square, the pages are crisp, clean, bright, notation and defect free. The dust jacket is clean, shiny and like new. 167 pages. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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RCA Victor, 1959. 2 LPs (LSO-1507) - 19 tracks. Includes: "Darlin' Cora", "Sylvie", "John Henry", "Take My Mother Home", "Day O", "Man Piaba", "Mama Look a Boo Boo" and others. There isn't a dud song on this album, every one is a classic. Sleeve and Record are VG. First Edition. Single Sleeve. Very Good +/Very Good -. 12". Stereo. ... more information

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Decca Records. 1 LP (LSO-1507) - Selections from the NY production recorded after the fact by members of the original cast. Sleeve and Record are Good.. Single Sleeve. Good/Good -. 12". Mono. ... more information

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