Description
Classic mid-century family songbook from Simon & Schuster, Fireside Book of Folk Songs, selected and edited by Margaret Bradford Boni, arranged for piano by Norman Lloyd, and richly illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen. This is the 1947 copyright text in a later “Harvest” printing, in its original colorful dust jacket.
Highlights:
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1947 copyright Simon & Schuster, later “Harvest” printing
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Words and music for traditional folk songs with full piano arrangements
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Artwork throughout by noted illustrators Alice and Martin Provensen
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Includes ballads, sea shanties, cowboy songs, hymns, spirituals, railroad songs, songs of valor, and Christmas carols
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Large, attractive hardcover designed for home and school sing-alongs
The book remains a beloved document of the post-war American folk-song revival and an excellent source for classic material, with the added appeal of early Provensen illustration and a dedication to critic Irita Van Doren, underscoring its literary and historical interest.
Condition
Hardcover with original dust jacket. Jacket shows typical shelf and edge wear for age, with some rubbing and small handling marks, but still bright and attractive. Boards are solid; binding tight. Interior pages show light age toning but are generally clean and legible, suitable for use at the piano or in a collection. No loose pages noted. In addition to these notes, please view all the photos to judge condition and contents for yourself before purchasing.
