THE BATON AND THE PENDULUM.
[Clearfield, Pa. Kurtz Bros. 1963]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation by Whiting on half-title page. "To Ed Finaldi-- Fellow leader, exemplary violinist and friend. Sincerely Chester Whiting." Whiting organized and led the U.S. Army Field Band from 1946 to 1960. Ed Finaldi is believed to be Edmond Finaldi, a teacher..... More

