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Percussion Instruments and Their History [Hardcover]

James Blades (Author)

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Hardcover: 513 pages
Publisher: Pro Am Music Resources; Revised edition (April 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0933224710
ISBN-13: 978-0933224711
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,302,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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