History of the Piano
by CLOSSON, Ernest
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good- with no dust jacket
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
London: Paul Elek. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1947. Hardcover. The history of the piano is detailed in words and pictures in this English-language edition of a work first published in Brussels. With several plates bearing black & white photos, as well as numerous drawings of historic instruments. The author begins with a history of the clavichord, then to the spinet and harpsichord, and finally with descriptions of the modern piano. Translated by Delano Ames. --- In dark red and black cloth, with gilt-stamped spine titling. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A clean, tightly-bound copy but with age-toning to leaves.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 168 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 85934
- Title
- History of the Piano
- Author
- CLOSSON, Ernest
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good- with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- Paul Elek
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1947
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