Heller: Thirty Progressive Studies for the Piano, Op. 46: Book I Nos. 1-11 (1942 Schirmer's Library Of Musical Classics, Vol. 1120) 

This music book has the first eleven studies of Stephen Heller Opus 46, not the complete 30 studies.  

Stephen Heller (1813–1888) was a Hungarian pianist, teacher, and composer who early in life was a traveling concert artist but settled in Paris to teach and compose for almost 50 years.   He had intimate contact among Europe's leading artists and composers of his era.  Heller was an influence for later Romantic composers.  Heller was a prolific composer for the piano and his studies still remain popular with music teachers and students.  

Copy for sale belonged to a student who wrote her name on front cover in ink and has added pencil-written notations within some studies to improve performance mastery.  Notation does not harm legibility.  Pages are sturdy; can be handled now by a student even though browning with age.  

Evidence this score was important to prior owner is shown by tape-repair when cover separated from body.  Interior is complete.  Standard condition.  

Copyright 1942 for this Schirmer's Library edition.  No Edition number nor print-run info found.  printed in U.S.A.  (The cover design for volumes in the Shirmer's Library of Musical Classics was copyrighted 1939)  Schirmer Library catalog is Volume 1120.  No ISBN nor LCCN.  MSR = US $0.75.  

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.”  Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.  Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print.  

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.   

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).  Usually requires repair to be usable.  

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.

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