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The Organ in Church Design [SIGNED] [NORMAN COUSINS' COPY]

Blanton, Joseph Edward

Albany, TX: Venture Press, 1957. Hardcover. Folio. (xviii), 492pp. Black buckram over tan cloth. Gilt lettering on orange label on spine.

Signed by the author on the half title, and inscribed as a gift to American political journalist and peace activist Norman Cousins and his wife. This comprehensive monograph takes the reader on a journey, discussing the organ as an instrument and its incorporation into church architecture. Illustrated throughout with 550 b/w photographic reproductions and sketches explaining the organ's structure and its placement in Churches, Cathedrals, Chapel's, Conservatories, Halls and Universities. Errata, appendix, notes, bibliography and index included for reference.

Binding with light rubbing to corners, light scratching and smudges to covers. Binding in very good, Interior in near fine condition overall. vg to near fine. Item #44371

Price: $95.00