Negro Folk Songs As Sung by Lead Belly

This ex-library hardcover edition is in fair condition, showing signs of wear typical of library circulation. The spine and cover are intact but display some shelf wear. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean, though some exhibit minor staining and library stamps. The binding remains secure, making it a suitable reading copy despite its imperfections.

"Negro Folk Songs As Sung by Lead Belly," transcribed and edited by John A. Lomax and Alan Lomax, was published by The Macmillan Company in 1936. This hardcover edition, printed in New York, captures the rich tapestry of African American folk music as sung by the legendary Lead Belly. The Lomaxes, renowned for their work in preserving American folk music, provide a scholarly yet accessible collection that highlights the cultural and historical significance of these songs. This edition, originally published in November 1936, is an ex-library copy with markings indicating its previous institutional use. The book is a vital resource for those interested in musicology, African American culture, and the folk traditions of the 1930s. The absence of a dust jacket and its library markings may appeal to collectors of unique or historically circulated editions.