The Life of Kathleen Ferrier

An intimate biography of the celebrated English contralto Kathleen Ferrier, written by her sister Winifred. Richly illustrated with black and white photographic plates, it chronicles her life from childhood in Lancashire to her international operatic success. A touching tribute published shortly after her untimely death.

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton. Published: 1955. Edition: Third impression.

Binding: Hardcover. Condition: Good. Condition notes: Lacks the dust jacket.

Light rubbing and minor marking to the black cloth boards, though silver lettering and facsimile signature remain bright. Moderate browning/offsetting to the endpapers, with a small pencil price mark on the front free endpaper. Clean and tight internally.