The Book of American Negro Spirituals and The Second Book of Negro Spirituals Edited by James Weldon Johnson

$350.00

Sold as a 2 Volume set

Two volumes, complete, of Johnson’s important anthology of African American religious and folk songs in the spiritual tradition. Musical arrangements by J. Rosamond Johnson.

In stock

SKU GA000520
Description

Two volumes, complete, of Johnson’s important anthology of African American religious and folk songs. Snugly bound and very neat in brown and blue cloth respectively, with a matching design of lettering in dark brown and in size. There is some foxing and toning but the text and sheet music is clear and legible. The first volume has a tear ( with some of the page missing) on the front page opposite the title page. Both volumes have a paper label on the back inside the boards.

Very scarce as a 2-volume set

Now enclosed in a clear plastic cover to protect from damage.

Publisher: The Viking Press, Inc., New York.

Publication Date: First Volume: Eighth printing January 1929.

Second Volume: October 1926.

For more details please email info@gertrudeandalice.com.au

 

Additional Information
Weight 1.635 kg