The modern harpsichord;: Twentieth century instruments and their makers Tapa dura - 1969

UsedGood. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover. Worn bind. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing The dust jacket is in rough shape, shows significant wear. This is a hardcover copy Fast Shipping - Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!

N. Y.: October House Inc., 1969. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. About fine, but for minor soiling to top edge of text block, in jacket with some edgewear, and small chips to extremities. Internally fine..

UsedGood. 1969, black cloth. Text block firm and clean, binding unblemished, boards straight, without highlights or underlining. Without dust wrapper. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.

October House, 1969-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New York: October House, 1969. Classic comprehensive text presents the first book on the harpischord of the twentieth century which covers all known makes since the revival began at the turn of the 20th century. Author evaluates the wide range of contemporary models, from kits to copies of antique masterpieces, detailing the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, performance, appearance, and tonal qualities of more than one hundred makes. Includes sections on the historical influences on modern instruments, departures from old methods, value of modern materials, new production techniques, the origin of the harpischord, the development of the five historical styles- Italian, Flemish, German, French, and English. Contains a detailed section on maintenance, repair and tuning. 255 pgs. Profusely illustrated with over 350 photos and diagrams. Dustjacket in mylar. Scarce. . . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.