Author: HERON-ALLEN, EDWARD (1861-1943)
Title: Violin-making, as it was and is : being a historical, theoretical, and practical treatise on the science and art of violin-making, for the use of violin makers and players, amateur and professional
Description: London : Ward. Lock 1978. Third Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth. edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight. bright and clean impression.by Ed. Heron-Allen ; with upwards of 200 illustrations by the author ; preceded by an essay on the violin and its position as a musical instrument. Physical description; xix. 366 p. 6 leaves of plates : ill ; 23 cm. Notes; Reprint of the 1885 ed. Includes index. 'The bibliography of the violin': p. 329-343. Summary; Traces the history of the violin. discusses the materials used in violin-making. and offers guidance on the construction of a violin. Subjects; Violin. Violin - Construction. String instruments ; Woodworking. Music / Musical Instruments / Strings. Genre; Illustrated. ISBN: 0706310454. Weight in Kg appr.:

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