Collection: Vintage Music Books
Explore antique and vintage music books that celebrate musical history, artistry, and expression. Perfect for collectors, musicians, and anyone inspired by the world of music.
Celebrate musical heritage with our collection of antique and vintage music books. Whether you’re a musician, a music lover, or a collector, these books offer a fascinating journey through musical history, appreciation, and performance. From composer biographies and opera guides to rare songbooks and instructional works, there’s something for everyone.
Discover the Diversity of Vintage Music Books
Our collection spans a wide range of topics, including classical composers, music theory, opera, choral works, popular and folk music, and more. Explore beautifully illustrated volumes, rare first editions, and practical guides that reflect the artistry and evolution of music through the ages. Each book provides a unique perspective on the sounds and stories that have shaped generations.
Browse Our Vintage Music Books
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find music books by composer, instrument, or era. You might also enjoy exploring our Classic Literature or Hobbies & Interests Books collections for more inspiration and related topics.
All of our vintage music books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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The Cantatas Of Johann Sebastian Bach Sacred & Secular By W. Gillies Whittaker Vol I & II 1959
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Songs of Two Savoyards Words and Illustrations By W. S. Gilbert Music By Arthur Sullivan
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Songs of Ireland Including the Most Favourite of Moore's Irish Melodies & a Large Collection of Old Songs and Ballads with New Symphonies and Accompaniments by Hatton & Molloy
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Last Leaves of Traditional Ballads and Ballad Airs, Gavin Greig, Alexander Keith, 1925, Vintage Music Book
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Songs and Sayings of Gowrie By The Rev. Adam Philip 1901
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Jazzmen Edited by Frederic Ramsey, JR. and Charles Edward Smith 1958
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Count Basie And His Orchestra Its Music and Its Musicians By Raymond Horricks 1958
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The Book of Jazz A Guide To The Entire Field By Leonard Feather 1961
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The Horn By John Clellon Holmes 1961 The Jazz Book Club
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Jack Teagarden The Story of A Jazz Maverick By Jay D. Smith and Len Guttridge 1962
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The Sound of Surprise 46 Pieces On Jazz By Whitney Balliett 1959
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Enjoying Jazz by Rex Harris 1961
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Dictionary of Jazz by Hugues Panassie and Madeleine Gautier 1959
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Jazz Era The Forties 1962 The Jazz Book Club
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They All Played Ragtime The True Story of an American Music By Rudi Blesh & Harriet Janis 1960
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Bugles For Beiderbecke By Charles H. Wareing and George Garlick 1960
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World In A Jug By Roland Gant 1960 The Jazz Club
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A Handbook of Jazz By Barry Ulanov 1960 The Jazz Book Club
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Father Of The Blues An Autobiography By W. C. Handy 1961 The Jazz Book Club
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Concerning Jazz Edited By Sinclair Traill 1958 The Jazz Book Club
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Death of A Music? The Decline of the European Tradition and the Rise of Jazz By Henry Pleasants 1962
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Blues Fell This Moring The Meaning Of The Blues By Paul Oliver With A Foreword By Richard Wright 1963
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Duke Ellington His Life and Music Edited by Peter Gammond 1959
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Jam Session An Anthology of Jazz Edited By Ralph J. Gleason 1961
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