The Story of the Blues
Oliver, Paul
£25.00
1st Edition
Hardcover
4to. First edition. Original brown cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. End papers slightly marked. Otherwise fine. In near fine, slightly edgeworn dust jacket. With over 500 illustrations. *** What would we know about the blues if it wasn’t for the meticulous research of Paul Oliver? Here he tells the story of the blues from its conception at the American plantations in the nineteenth century to recent trends (up to 1969). The illustrations are superb and Oliver is a sharp and insightful writer allowing himself the occasional poetic flourish.
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Book Details
Author | Oliver, Paul |
Publisher | Barrie & Rockliff/ The Cresset Press |
Publisher Year | 1969 |
Book Condition | Near Fine |
Jacket Condition | Near Fine |
Binding Type | Hardcover |
Edition | 1st Edition |
Language | English |