Oral King for Singing Schools by R. H. Randall - 1894

Chicago, IL: Published by the Author / Anderson Bros., Music Typographers, 1894. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good-. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, pale green paper covered boards with black cloth to spine. Front board is ornately decorated and rear board lists other publications by the author. Exterior is toned and spotted due to age. Internal binding of text pages is good though hinges are starting to crack at front and rear boards. Paper is quite toned due to age and quality of paper used. First end page has a signature on the front in pencil and another signature on the backside. No other handwriting found. The book contains numerous advertisements for the Randall organ and piano as well as other supplies. The reason for the low condition grade is because the last two pages have a long tear at measures roughly 8 inches from bottom to top, pages are still attached but not by much. Uncommon to find with only the 1894 date.