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Becker, John J. (1886-1961)
Soundpiece No. 4. Second String Quartet.
New Music Edition: New York, 1948. first edition. Quarto. Original beige wrappers. In fine condition (excepting "Autograph copy" written in red felt-tip pen on front wrapper).Inscribed on title page: To my dear friend Arthur with highest regards and great faith in his work. From John. / Arthur Cohn - John J. Becker / Jan. 1951 / New Years Day.
Arthur Cohn was a publisher, conductor, composer, and orchestrator served as Director of Carl Fisher and was responsible for publishing many of Ives's works. He was also director of the Edwin Fleischer Collection in Philadelphia from 1934-1952.
SSC-07592$35