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 / 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
by Heron-Allen, Edward (1861-1943)
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- ISBN 13
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London : Ward, Lock, 1978. Third Edition. Hardcover. 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. 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.
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- 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 / 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
- Author
- Heron-Allen, Edward (1861-1943)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0706310454
- ISBN 13
- 9780706310450
- Publisher
- London : Ward, Lock
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
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