300pp, black and white illustrations throughout. In strong, deep blue cloth covers with gilt titles on spine. Volume in as new condition throughout, barring the inscription from the author on the title page, 'to the Royal Marine Association, Isle of Thanet Branch, on the occasion of their dinner, 20 October 2001, Derek Oakley'. In its original dust jacket (jacket very slightly bumped on edges, small mark in upper corner). Vivian Dunn, probably the finest military musician of the 20th century, was also an accomplished composer. This is the story of how his classical music upbringing helped transform the Royal Marines Band Service into one of the finest military bands in the world. Publisher's promotional flyers, promoting Dunn's musical output, loosely laid in; one has a rather attractive ribbon attached. 4to.
Signed Books, Royal Marines, Military Music, Vivian Dunn, Composers, Conductors, Presentation Copies,
