[Rarebooks] FS: Music of India, with letter, 1921

[Bob Petrilla]

Popley, Herbert A. THE MUSIC OF INDIA. Calcutta: Association Press, 1921.
First Edition. pp: (x), 173, (2); 12pp illus of Indian musicians and
instruments. 7.5" x 5" Very Good. Original Cloth.
Laid in is a two-page, handwritten letter (ALS) from Basanta Koomar Roy,
author and musician, dated July 3, 1925. Roy is replying to a female member
of an American music club who asked him to recommend some books on Hindu
music. He names and briefly describes seven titles, including this one by
Popley. He states that the books can be bought at Orientalia, 32 West 58th
St., NYC. "...They have all sorts of things in that unique book shop ...
[signed in full] ... P.S. Please thank Musical America for the courtesy /
B.K.R."  $60.00

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