Mabel Mercer : A Life

by Haskins, James

First Edition

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Book desription: New York: Atheneum, 1987. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An interesting biography of the famous black woman singer of the early to mid-20th century, discussing her life and background, her friends and contemporaries, the music, night club, and general entertainment scene of her times and places, the impact of her Race on her professional career, her many famous fans, her awards, her private love life, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illus., songs list, discography, notes and sources, indexed, 217pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-689-11595-4. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Biography, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Singers, Songs, Jazz, Blacks, Negros, Negroes, African-Americans, Women, Gender Issues, Harlem, New York City.

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