Thayer's Life Of Beethoven 2 Volume Set 1967 Princeton University Press Vintage

Offered here is a complete two-volume hardcover set of Thayer's Life of Beethoven, revised and edited by Elliot Forbes, and published by Princeton University Press in 1967.

First written by Alexander Wheelock Thayer, this landmark biography remains one of the most thorough and respected scholarly works on Ludwig van Beethoven, covering his life, works, and historical context in extraordinary detail. The 1967 revision by Harvard musicologist Elliot Forbes modernized Thayer's monumental research, making it an indispensable reference for music historians, collectors, and classical enthusiasts alike.

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Condition:

Good vintage condition overall.

• Hardcovers are clean and retain their red cloth finish with gilt spine lettering.

• Bindings are tight with minor wear at edges and corners.

• One volume has a partially cracked hinge at the title page (see photos).

• Pages are clean with light toning and minimal edge spotting.

• Both volumes have the previous owner's name stamped