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The New Kobbe's Complete Opera Book
by Earl of Harewood, editor
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
New York: G P Putnam's Sons, 1976. SEVENTH EDITION. Very Good. HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a FIVE STAR SELLER, presents THE NEW KOBBE'S COMPLETE OPERA BOOK. With 1,694 pages (oversized, may require additional postage), this book of operas is arguably the definitive book of the Twentieth Century defining, describing and narrating every major opera to date. The Earl of Harewood completely updated and revised this Seventh edition (hence the word "New") and added a preface to it. 6 3/16" x 9 1/4", with no dust jacket. Overall condition is Very Good. Pages = Very Good: tanning to outer edges yet no tanning to printed pages themselves, underlining in Table of Contents and one or two additional pages, non author inscription on front end paper, else tight, clear, sharp, no additional markings. Cover (dark red cloth boards with particulars on spine in dulled silver gilt) = heavily sunned, full page horizontal scratch front, else very tight, sharp, no tearing or unraveling.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 114
- Title
- The New Kobbe's Complete Opera Book
- Author
- Earl of Harewood, editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Seventh edition
- Publisher
- G P Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1976
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- classical music; Theater and Drama;
Terms of Sale
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
At Hatfield Books and Memorabilia, we take unusual care describing each book and its detailed condition. We do this so you, the customer, knows what you are getting for your hard earned money! If you are not satisfied with what you receive, wrap it back up and return it within 30 days of receipt, and we will promptly reimburse your PayPal account the full price paid plus the original shipping costs (if any).
About the Seller
Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
Biblio member since 2015
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Hatfield Books and Memorabilia
One word encapsulates 5 STAR Biblio member Hatfield Books and Memorabilia...CARE. We care enough about each book and our customer to carefully research and examine it, so we can fulfill your expectations. At Hatfield books, you will never see "may have some damage..." or "may have some markings..." Instead you will see details. Call us with questions during regular business hours (513-805-6725), or leave us a message. We'll get back to you (in the US)the next business day. Or e-mail us at "hatfieldbook@gmail.com".
Glossary
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- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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