{"product_id":"1927-harmonica-instruction-book-bundle","title":"1927 Harmonica Instruction Book Bundle New Standard Course and Harmony Two and Three Part Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth books are included in the sale, offering a progression from basic harmonica instruction and familiar songs to two and three part harmony work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bundle of two paperbound harmonica instruction and music books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitles Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Standard Harmonica Course and New Standard Harmony Course for the Harmonica for 2 and 3 Part Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaret J. Synnberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e M. M. Cole Publishing House, Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1927\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing: 1927\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two illustrated paperbound music pamphlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absent, as issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Standard Harmonica Course has 64 pages. New Standard Harmony Course has 33 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonica instruction, song music, and group harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\" vintage music books for a harmonica\"\u003ePlaying diagrams, beginner lessons, musical notation, numbered harmonica notes, song lyrics, and two and three part arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pamphlet measures approximately 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 1\/4 inch thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth companion pamphlets are included in the bundle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are attached and remain readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red, black, and white illustrated covers remain bold and clearly printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic course includes harmonica lessons along with 200 songs with words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe harmony course includes two and three part musical selections intended for more than one player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth covers show stains, foxing, rubbing, creases, scratches, and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe corners are softened, bent, and chipped in places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front cover of the basic course has tears and separation along part of the bound edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint pencil writing is visible near the top of the harmony course cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pages show strong age toning, scattered spotting, and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall edge tears and bends are present on some pages and covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese books come from a period when inexpensive self instruction pamphlets helped bring harmonica playing into homes and schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair may suit a harmonica player, vintage music collector, music teacher, or collector of early instructional ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping the beginner course with its companion harmony book makes this bundle more useful than either pamphlet alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe covers have been handled for nearly a century, but the lessons and old songs are still ready to be played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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