COMBARIEU (Jules) & DUMESNIL (René), History of Music - Lot 127

COMBARIEU (Jules) & DUMESNIL (René), History of Music Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1953–1960. Complete set in 5 in-8 volumes, full gray cloth binding in the Bradel style, with red title labels on the spine. A revised and expanded edition of the monumental history of music founded by Jules Combarieu and continued by René Dumesnil. This comprehensive synthesis traces the evolution of Western music from its origins to the mid-20th century. A standard reference work for several decades, it combines historical scholarship, the study of musical forms, aesthetic analysis, and abundant quotations from ancient texts. Each volume covers a distinct period, offering a particularly comprehensive overview of the history of musical creation. Well-preserved copy, with sturdy bindings; the interior is fresh despite slight, normal browning of the paper. Complete and uniform set.