Allen (Joyce Herman) The Technique of Modern Singing
£70
London, Sir Isaac Pitman, 1935.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 5/-.
A pedagogical manual offering theoretical discussion on breathing, relaxation, vocal tone, teacher/singer dynamics rather than a technical vocal-methods handbook.
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A very good copy; jacket with some wear to head of spine and fore-corners.
Frontispiece.
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