Bessie Smith: Empress Of The Blues by Chris Albertson & Gunther Schuller
1975. Frist Printing. 144 pages. Pictorial paper cover with removable plastic jacket. Commentary by Chris Albertson & Gunther Schuller. Pages are bright and clear, with slight tanning to text block edges. Rub marks on half title page, with a few small nicks along text block edge. Cover has light shelf-wear to edges and surfaces, with slight curling to corners. Mild crushing to spine ends, with an overall light tan.