4to. vi; 1-245 pp. Black illustrated cardboard slipcase, volume bound in red textured boards, pocket envelope to front inside cover containing three 7" 33 1/3 records. Inscribed to the front free endpage by the American composer, conductor and arranger, best remembered for his film and television scores, "For Ned - With Warmest Regards / Henry Mancini / Jan'66." Outer case worn and with some chipping to rear panel, otherwise in very fine condition throughout. An extraordinary association copy. 

From the music library of the influential American composer of contemporary classical music and writer, Ned Rorem. Best known for his art songs, which number over 500, Rorem was considered the leading American of his time writing in the genre.