What We Hear in Music book by Anne Shaw Faulkner

This is a vintage educational textbook titled ‘What We Hear in Music: A Course of Study in Music Appreciation and History,’ authored by Anne Shaw Faulkner (Mrs. Marx E. Oberndorfer). The book was published by the Educational Department of the RCA Victor Division, Radio Corporation of America, based in Camden, New Jersey. The title page features the iconic RCA logo and the 'His Master's Voice' logo picturing Nipper the dog. The paper appears to be a cream-colored, medium-weight stock with black serif typography. The construction includes a green textured endpaper visible on the left. Based on the publisher's name 'RCA Victor Division,' this specific edition likely dates from the 1930s to the 1950s. A notable marking includes a light pencil inscription at the top of the title page showing a previous owner's name and address in Seattle. The page shows minor yellowing and softening of the edges consistent with age (patina), but the text remains crisp and the paper appears well-preserved without significant foxing or tearing. This book served as a standard pedagogical tool for high schools, colleges, and conservatories during the mid-20th century.