An Illustrated Encyclopedia

Four Volumes

Abradale Press - New York - 1963

From the Foreward to the First American Edition:

"......This work is based on The World of Music which, edited by K. B. Sandved, had first been published in Norway and then translated into many European languages......The present volumes are completely revised, enlarged, and expanded for American readers, in order to give proper attention to our own national music habits - our tastes and interests - and the enormous and varied atmosphere and condition of music in America. Thus, appearing in this edition only, are articles on the American musical theater, modern dance, folk music, jazz and many other topics of lively interest on both popular and classical music. In this edition only, are the innumerable entries on popular singers, performers, and others who are or have become part of the American musical life......"

Loads of pictures (all black and white) sketches, biographies with some being very extensive, over a variety of related topics and personnel.  

The books are in excellent condition, with Volume II having a small nick in the top edge of spline.  There are no markings.  Bindings are tight.  It appears these have little, if any, study.