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New York: Oak Publications, 1965, reprint (no printing stated, but ISBN began later).. Large trade pb, 7x10", 112 pp. 112 songs of the Ragtime Era by Scott Joplin, Hughie Cannon, Ben Harney, Will Maion Cook, Alex Rogers, and others, with words, music, chords and brief comments: Ain't it a Shame; Annie Laurie- Ragged; At a Georgia Camp Meeting; Bill Bailey; etc. Interesting 34 page historical introduction by Charters, "Syncopation rules this nation" with brief quotes from Jump Jim Crow through Root Hog or Die for banjo, Civil Rights Juba, up to Maple Leaf Rag. Nice historical illustrations as well. Very Good-: solid, straight, unmarked, uneven fading and rubbing on cover.