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Three Books on Violins and Violin Makers

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Three books on Violins and Violin Makers. Known Violin Makers by John H. Fairfield. New York: The Bradford Press, Inc. 1942. Stated first edition hardcover with no dust jacket. 192 pp. A guide and reference book on violins and the family of makers. Die Geigen-und Lautemnacher nom Mittelalter bis our Gegenwart (The Violin and Lute Makers From the Middle Ages to the Present.) Frankfurt: Frankfurter Verlags-Anftalt A.G., 1922. Hardcover with German text. 98 pp. One of the earliest comprehensive reference books for violins and luthiers. It was compiled by Willibald Leo von Lütgendorff (1856–1937) and originally published in 1904, rare hard to find edition. Antonius Stardivarius by Dirk J. Balfoort. Stockholm: The Continental Book Company. A.B., not dated. Hardcover with no dust jacket. A biography of Antonio Stradivari (1644- 1737) the Italian crafter of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps. He is generally considered the most significant and greatest artisans in this field. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Willibaldd Leo Frh-v-Lütgendorff (Author),Dirk J. Balfoort (Author),John H. Fairfield (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1904-1942
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. covers show signs of age and losses from insect on 1 cover only.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-592-1st1stDibs: LU260518531123

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