This stated first edition has some generally light edge, corner and surface wear with a diagonal crease on the front bottom right corner. Solid VG copy. There is an Introduction by Kenneth B. Clark. This is an excellent collection of early African-American music and songs, collected by the musicologist, Jerry Silverman. There is a brief, informative introduction to each song as well as lyrics and music. Many illustrations. ; B&W Illustrations and Musical Notation; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 64 pages