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1927 Harmonica Instruction Book Bundle New Standard Course and Harmony Two and Three Part Music

This 1927 harmonica instruction book bundle includes two companion New Standard course pamphlets by Margaret J. Synnberg, with lessons, diagrams, musical notation, lyrics, and arrangements for group playing.

Both books are included in the sale, offering a progression from basic harmonica instruction and familiar songs to two and three part harmony work.

Details

  • Item: Bundle of two paperbound harmonica instruction and music books
  • Titles Included: New Standard Harmonica Course and New Standard Harmony Course for the Harmonica for 2 and 3 Part Work
  • Author: Margaret J. Synnberg
  • Publisher: M. M. Cole Publishing House, Chicago, Illinois
  • Year: 1927
  • Edition/Printing: 1927
  • Format: Two illustrated paperbound music pamphlets
  • Dust Jacket: Absent, as issued
  • Pages: New Standard Harmonica Course has 64 pages. New Standard Harmony Course has 33 pages.
  • Genre: Harmonica instruction, song music, and group harmony
  • Special Features: Playing diagrams, beginner lessons, musical notation, numbered harmonica notes, song lyrics, and two and three part arrangements
  • Size: Each pamphlet measures approximately 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

  • Both companion pamphlets are included in the bundle.
  • All pages are attached and remain readable.
  • The red, black, and white illustrated covers remain bold and clearly printed.
  • The basic course includes harmonica lessons along with 200 songs with words.
  • The harmony course includes two and three part musical selections intended for more than one player.

Issues / Wear

  • Both covers show stains, foxing, rubbing, creases, scratches, and edge wear.
  • The corners are softened, bent, and chipped in places.
  • The front cover of the basic course has tears and separation along part of the bound edge.
  • Faint pencil writing is visible near the top of the harmony course cover.
  • The pages show strong age toning, scattered spotting, and handling wear.
  • Small edge tears and bends are present on some pages and covers.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

This 1927 M. M. Cole bundle keeps the New Standard Harmonica Course with its companion harmony course, and it suits a harmonica player's or vintage music shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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