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Bows for Musical Instruments for the Violin Family
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Volume Condition: | Near Fine |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | N/A |
| Dust Jacket Protection: | N/A |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
| Impression: | 1st Impression |
| Signature: | None |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | William Lewis and Son |
| Publication Year: | 1959 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| Book ID: | 028276 |
| Catalogue(s): | Beautiful Books ◇ Music and Songs |
First edition. No. 1218 of an edition limited to 3000 copies (a further 200 copies were produced in a full leathering binding and slipcase). 336pp, with 47 double plate illustrations (showing 241 bows) and further illustrations in text. Quarter bound in tan leatherette over brown leatherette boards, gilt-stamped titles front and spine. Brown endpapers. 4to. Very slightly pushed at spine base else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout.
A handsome and imposing volume, in near fine condition throughout. The seminal reference work on bows for stringed instruments and their makers compiled by the reknown Chicago violinist, Joseph Roda, including a biographical list of bow-makers.
