Verve - The Sound Of America Collector's Edition book and 10 x vinyl LP box set
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On offer is a brand new and factory sealed signed hardback book plus 10 x vinyl LP box set of 'Verve: The Sound Of America. Collector's Edition'.
Housed in a beautiful cloth bound slip case, this is a limited collector's edition of only 500 copies worldwide, signed by the author of the book, Richard Havers. The manufacturer's blurb:
"Hot on the heels of one of the most talked-about jazz books in years comes the musically-enhanced, strictly limited Collector s Edition. Slipcased with vinyl reissues of ten legendary recordings on Verve, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a unique slice of jazz history. All recordings remastered at Abbey Road Studios Pressed onto 180g heavyweight vinyl for optimum sound quality. All album sleeves printed with stunning original artwork. Packaged in a dual-compartment cloth-bound display case. Strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide. Signed by the author. Includes the following vinyl pressings: Charlie Parker, Charlie Parker With Strings (1950), Count Basie and His Orchestra, April in Paris (1955), Billie Holiday, Lady Sings the Blues (1956), Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Ella And Louis (1956), Stan Getz, Big Band Bossa Nova (1962), Quincy Jones and His Orchestra, Big Band Bossa Nova (1962), Bill Evans, Conversations With Myself (1963), The Oscar Peterson Trio, Night Train (1963), Jimmy Smith, The Cat (1964), George Benson, Giblet Gravy (1968). From the label that signed America s jazz legends in the 50s and 60s, a look at the music, its stars and its continuing influence."
The set is in hand and ready for despatch. Will be very securely packed for safe delivery to new owner, first in the cruciform foam protector visible in the photos, then additionally wrapped and packed into a sturdy, oversized shipping so there is no chance of damage occuring en route to the buyer. Pictures on listing of actual item for sale, a couple of tiny splits in the factory shrinkwrap from when I received it, though no damage below the shrink.
Buy it now price includes economy mainland UK shipping, faster shipping available at cost during checkout if you require it. Shipping to the highlands and islands is available but please contact me with your post code so that I can obtain an accurate price due to the size, weight and value of the parcel.
Returns accepted provided the item remains in the same factory sealed condition in which it is sent out, and also provided buyer pays all return shipping costs and sends via a tracked and signed for shipping service. I will not send to onward shipping companies for onward shipment overseas.
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