A Treatise on the Structure And Preservation of the Violin and All Other Bow Instruments; ...
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Book Description
Third edition: Further Enlarged. Title continues "together with an account of The Most Celebrated Makers, and of the genuine characteristics of their instruments ... translated from the original, with additions and illustrations, by John Bishop of Cheltenham." 3 foldout diagrams at rear. Tiny corner of title-page missing.
Dealer Notes
Otto, instrument maker to the Court of the Grand Duke of Weimar, was a highly regarded builder, and an expert restorer of stringed instruments, with years of experience that went into this Treatise. It was cited by other 19th century writers on the subject of violins and their relatives, and provides modern restorers valuable insights into earlier techniques. Chapters include the construction and care of stringed instruments and the bows that give them voice, and the best European instrument makers
AuthorOtto, Jacob Augustus
Date1875
BindingPublisher's original blindstamped green cloth, gilt titling to spine
PublisherLondon: Robert Cocks
ConditionA fine copy.
Pages95 + 1 p. publisher's ads
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