Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America

The book is a hardcover ex-library edition with typical library markings, including stamps from the Edwin A. Bemis Public Library. The cover is in good condition with minor wear at the corners. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean, free from annotations or inscriptions. No dust jacket is present.

"Spiritual Folk-Songs of Early America" by George Pullen Jackson is a comprehensive collection of 250 tunes and texts, reflecting the rich musical heritage of early America. Published by Dover Publications, Inc. in New York, this 1964 edition is an unabridged and unaltered republication of the original work first published by J.J. Augustin in 1937. George Pullen Jackson, a noted musicologist, has compiled and edited this significant anthology, offering valuable insights into American spirituals and folk music. This edition is particularly valuable for scholars and enthusiasts of American music history. The book is an ex-library copy from the Edwin A. Bemis Public Library in Littleton, Colorado, which may appeal to collectors of library editions. The hardcover binding is sturdy, though the absence of a dust jacket should be noted.