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Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe death....
Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe death....
Item # 630493
May 13, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1931
* Eugène Ysaÿe death (first report)
* Belgian violinist, conductor and composer
Page 25 has a one column heading: "MANY NATIONS JOIN IN MOURNING YSAYE" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Belgian violinist, Eugène Ysaÿe. He is regarded as "The King of the Violin".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century