Dancing And Its Relations To Education And Social Life Dodworth, Allen

vi, 273, (6) pages; New York: Very Good. 1885. First Edition. Vi, 273, (4) plates, (2) ads pages; Contents clean and secure in original decorative green cloth binding with interesting geometric pattern stamped in gold and brown, illustrated with musical notations and four full page plates. Two pages of publisher's ads at rear. Rubbed at spine ends and corners. Former owner's tiny nameplate on front pastedown endpaper "George H. Snader". OCLC 559109331 A very attractive example of this delightful 19th century book on dance by Allen Dodworth (1817-1890) . Allen Dodworth and his brother Harvey were important in the NY brass band and dance music scene from the 1840s through the 1880s. They composed music and sold musical instruments in addition to performing. Dances described include Waltz, Knickerbocker, Polka, Racket, Quadrille, Minuet, Virginia Reel, Plonaise, Cotillion, etc. . ; Americana and American History, Music and Performing Arts, Most Recent Listing