Jazz: From the Congo to the Metropolitan
Jazz: From the Congo to the Metropolitan
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Book Notes: Front cover is torn, chipped and coming away from the book; covers are heavily worn and soiled, with tape repairs along the spine and on the back cover. Pages are browned with water stains at the top of the opening pages; the title page is torn at the top corner. Binding is intact. "Sept 1948" in pencil on the front cover; owner's name in ink at the top of the title page; pencil notes on the inside front cover and back cover.
Author(s): Robert GoffinEdition: Armed Services Edition
Publication year: 1944
Binding: Paperback (Armed Services Edition)
Language: English
Publisher: Editions for the Armed Services
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Robert Goffin's history of jazz, from its beginnings in Africa to concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan. As the back cover puts it, he asks how jazz relates to swing, ballads and classical music, where it came from, who founded it and where it is going, and he writes about the early bands and jazz in Europe.
According to the back cover, Goffin knew many of the jazz pioneers personally; he had been a criminal lawyer in Brussels until the Nazi invasion of Belgium and owned a library of over 3,000 records. Chapters include Tom-Tom in New Orleans, Birth of Jazz, Jazz in Europe, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Satchmo and the Duke and The Future of Jazz.
Armed Services Edition No. 920, published by Editions for the Armed Services, Inc. by arrangement with Doubleday, Doran and Co. Translated by Walter Schaap and Leonard G. Feather. Copyright 1943, 1944.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
