Cedar Knolls, NJ Universal Graphics 1975-1976., 1976. Soft cover. Usual mailing labels on covers, else in very good condition. 11" x 8.5" 48-96pp each Features biogs of performers, gig news, festivals, playing techniques, record reviews, tablature columns, interviews, etc. Illustrated by b&w and color photo-illus. First Editions. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Pyramid Books (1970)., 1970. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial stiff-paper covers and contents near fine condition. 7" x 4" 125pp This is the "warm, wonderful story" of how a boy from Arkansas rose to country music fame. Illustrated by 16pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Harper (2002)., 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Remainder mark on bottom edge, else in fine condition. 9.25" x 4" pictorial dj pp: viii, 208 Kurland opened her Bluebird Cafe in 1982, and it quickly became a mecca for singer-songwriters. Includes some cafe recipes. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. (more information)

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NY: Shapiro, Bernstein, 1933. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Wohlman. By Billy Hill. From the new Ziegfeld Follies. Introduced by George Olsen. 4pp, words and music, in part: "I'm headin' for the last round-up Gonna saddle old Paint for the last time and ride .." 12" x 9". (more information)

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NY Hyperion (2002)., 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.5" x 6" pictorial dj pp: xix, 244. Illustrated by 16pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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Nashville Rutledge Hill Press (2003)., 2003. F. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Archival repair to title-page, else near fine condition. 7.25" x 5.5" pictorial dj 95pp Comprises tributes from a galaxy of country stars, including Kris Kristofferson, Tom Petty, and Rambling Jack Elliott. Illustrated by 44 full-page photo-illus. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. (more information)

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1974. Fine. On the back of the picture, in pencil: "Bob & Dean, McNett Bros., Hayloft, 74." Bob and Dean are the subjects of the documentary, "McNett Country," which traces their lives and musical careers. They played with many c&w stars, including the Carter Family, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Patsy Montana, and others. The McNetts were born and made their homes in the vicinity of Williamsport, PA. 7.5" x 9.5". (more information)

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Cincinnati: Artist Publications, 1953. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. This is the rare Volume 1, Number 1, issue of "Hoedown," a magazine of words and pictures related to country music. Featured in this issue are: Hank Williams, Davis Sisters, Jimmie Rodgers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Gene Autry, Rita Faye, Bonnie Lou, and Randolph Scott. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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Cincinnati: Artists Publications , 1952. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good +. (48)pp; illus throughout from photographs. Contains many short biographies with portraits (two per page) of country stars of the day, including: Roy Acuff, Cliffie Stone, Kitty Wells, Rosalie Allen, Maddox Bros. and Rose, Merle Travis, Gene Autry, Hank Snow, Lulu Belle and Scotty, Slim Whitman, Cowboy Copas, Tex Williams, Pee Wee King, Eddy Arnold, Bill Monroe, Mervin Shiner, and many other individuals and groups. 8.25" x 11 (more information)

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USA Woolner Brothers Pictures 1967., 1967. Fine condition. 11" x 14" broadside Features a large, color still from the movie, showing a band in western-swing garb on stage with a Nashville Jamboree banner behind them. "Hear your favorite country-western stars! Molly Bee, Merle Haggard, Joi Lansing, Jim Kent, Don Bowman, Ferlin Husky, Sonny James, Marcella Wright." The movie actors are: John Carradine, Lon Chaney, Linda Ho, Basil Rathbone. At the left side of the poster, a creature is shown carrying off a scantily clad blonde bombshell. Illustrated by still from movie. original edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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Austin, Texas Eakin Press (1987)., 1987. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.25" x 6" pictorial dj pp: viii, 228 Has index. Illustrated by 48pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. (more information)

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NY Random House 2002., 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.5" x 6.25" pictorial dj pp: (v), 232. Illustrated by many illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. (more information)

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nd [ca. 1990s]., 1990. Bold black signature; fine condition. 8" x 10" Inscribed: "For Mary from Willie Nelson 98.". Illustrated by original photograph. original photo edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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NY Simon and Schuster (1988)., 1988. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.5" x 6.25" pictorial dj 334pp w/index Tells of his childhood in the Depression, picking cotton, early songwriting, marriages, etc., to country superstardom. Illustrated by 32pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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NY Simon and Schuster (1988)., 1988. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.5" x 6.25" pictorial dj 334pp w/index Tells of his childhood in the Depression, picking cotton, early songwriting, marriages, etc., to country superstardom. Illustrated by 32pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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1989., 1989. Bold black signature; fine condition. 8" x 10" Inscribed: "To Sandra from Buck Owens.". Illustrated by photo by Peter Darley Miller. original photo edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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Austin University of Texas Press (1999)., 1999. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Binding and contents near fine condition. 9.5" x 6" pp: xii, 350 This scholarly look at the music and orchestras includes a bibliography, selected discography, and index. Illustrated by frontis, 24 photo-illus text. First Edition. Binding is original cloth. (more information)

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Nashville: Jack D. Johnson, 1967. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Fine. 4pp, printed in green ink; photo on front. Inscribed in black ink: "Thanks, Vivian / Your friend / Charley Pride." On the back, Vivian has written neatly in red ink, "October 28, 1967." Pride, born to poor sharecroppers in Mississippi, started his music career in the late 1950s while he was playing ball for the Negro American League's Memphis Red Sox. He played guitar on the team bus between ballparks. By the late 1960s he had a number one record. 8.5" x 5.5". (more information)

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Spokane, WA Russell K. Rask 1991., 1991. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Illustrated covers and contents in very good condition. 10.75" x 8.25" 64pp Contains photos and brief biogs of 24 Steel Guitar Hall of Fame members, interviews with steel guitar and dobro players, etc. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY Wm. J. Smith 1969., 1969. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 42pp Contains melody lines and finger-picking tablature for 34 songs. Titles include: Freight Train; Careless Love; Railroad Bill; Infirmary Blues; Columbus Stockade Blues; Doodling the Blues; and 28 more. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Caldwell, Idaho Caxton Printers 1948., 1948. Hardcover. Pictorial cloth binding and contents in very good condition. 9.25" x 6" 411pp Includes music to 33 cowboy dance tunes, a list of phonograph records of dance tunes, and detailed directions for many dances. Illustrated by illus throughout from photos. 10th printing edition. Binding is original cloth. (more information)

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Nashville: Hank Snow Music Center, 1958. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 24pp; 13pp illus from photographs. Contains a message from Hank, lyrics to 16 country and western songs, and a discography. Signed by Hank Snow on the back cover in a space reserved for autographs. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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NY: Main Street Songs, 1944. Second Edition. Pictorial cover. Good. Words and music by Jimmie Hodges. 4pp, in part: "Feelin' mighty blue, Melancholy, too, Since you made up your mind to go away .." The cover has a large picture of Red River Dave, who recorded this song after Elton Britt. 12" x 9". (more information)

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postmarked Boston, MA not published 1984., 1984. Overall in very good condition. 5.75"x 4.25" two sides On the back is a typewritten message re a prospective "concert with the folk club" in Ithaca, New York. Illustrated by photo of the two with guitar. original card edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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NY St. Martin's Press (1994)., 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.5" x 6.25" pictorial dj pp: xv, 271 Index. Illustrated by 16pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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NY Schirmer Books (1997)., 1997. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 9.5" x 6.25" pictorial dj pp: xi, 290 This comprehensive biography of the country legend includes an extensive sessionography (1944-1992), discography, and index. Illustrated by 49 illus from photographs. 2nd printing edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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Nashville: Opryland USA, 1984. Third Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 168pp; illus from photographs, some color. Contains individual biographies of 59 Opry stars plus sections on Opryland USA, Opry shows, WSM radio, Opry Hall of Fame, etc. 11" x 8.5". (more information)

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NY Rawson Associates (1984)., 1984. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in very good condition. 8.5" x 5.5" pictorial dj 270pp w/index. Illustrated by 16pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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NY Macmillan (1993)., 1993. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 10.25" x 9" pictorial dj pp: xxiv, 134 Comprises 117 sepiatone portraits of country musicians, an essay by the photographer, and brief biographical statements. Illustrated by illus throughout from photos. First Edition. Binding is cloth/boards. (more information)

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NY Lyle K. Engel 1949., 1949. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 11" x 8.5" 50pp This issue contains biographical features, with photographs, on Roy Acuff, Johnny Bond, Lulu Belle and Scotty, Carson Robison, Duke of Paducah, Whip Wilson, Randy Blake, Bob Wills, Esmereldy, and the DeZurik Sisters. Also inside is coverage of the movie "Susanna Pass" and radio shows "National Barn Dance" and "Missouri Valley Barn Dance." Includes reviews of new western, folk and hillbilly records, and special features on Gower Gulch, the National Jamboree Boosters, etc. Illustrated by text illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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