Description
Sir Edward Elgar O.M. Series – Thomas F. Dunhill – Blackie & Son Limited – 1938 First Edition
A scarce and collectible first edition copy of “Sir Edward Elgar” from the O.M. Series, written by Thomas F. Dunhill and published by Blackie & Son Limited in 1938.
This charming pre-war biography celebrates the life and achievements of Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain’s greatest composers, renowned for masterpieces such as the Enigma Variations, Pomp and Circumstance Marches, and The Dream of Gerontius. Written by fellow composer and musician Thomas F. Dunhill, the book offers a thoughtful contemporary perspective on Elgar’s musical legacy and influence.
Published just a few years after Elgar’s death, this early biography is an important piece of British musical history and a desirable addition for collectors of music memorabilia, vintage biographies, and antiquarian books.
Features:
• Genuine 1938 first edition
• Published by Blackie & Son Limited
• Written by composer Thomas F. Dunhill
• Part of the O.M. (Order of Merit) Series
• Vintage biography of Sir Edward Elgar
• Excellent for collectors of music history and British cultural memorabilia
Condition:
Condition consistent with age and use. May show foxing, shelf wear, fading, inscriptions, or age toning typical of books from this period. Please refer to photographs for full condition details.
A wonderful vintage music-related publication and an increasingly collectible piece of British literary and musical history.
