Considered by many to be the greatest blues singer of all time, Bessie Smith was also a successful vaudeville entertainer in the roaring twenties. This book--a revised and expanded edition of the biography--debunks many of the myths that have circulated since her untimely death in 1937. 45 illustrations.
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Considered by many to be the greatest blues singer of all time, Bessie Smith was also a successful vaudeville entertainer in the roaring twenties. This book--a revised and expanded edition of the biography--debunks many of the myths that have circulated since her untimely death in 1937. 45 illustrations.
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Near fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 224 pages; Physical desc. : 224 p. 21 cm. Subjects: The Blues. Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 0349100543.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Poor. Musty smell to book from storage. No dustjacket. Light scuffs to cover & discolouration/mark at top of front. Heavy foxing to textblock edges/endpapers. Inscription on front endpaper & clippings from dustjacket stapled in. Content good. 256 p. Contains: Unspecified. Includes unspecified.
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