Austin Organs Tapa dura - 2003

Organ Historical Society. xii, 626 pp. Through more than a century, the style of Austin organs has echoed general trends in American musical taste. Those trends and the political and economic situations that molded the 20th-century organ bring to sharper focus a comprehension of the past century's music, musicians and organs. Major organ builders associated with Austin include Robert Hope-Jones, Robert Pier Elliot, Carlton Michell, Edwin Votey, Philipp Wirsching, James B. Jamison, Felix and Otto Schoenstein, Richard Piper, Henry Willis, and dozens more. Histories of famous Austin organs are recounted in detail. Tonal and technical descriptions of many organs illustrate instruments of various sizes and purposes in each decade. Factory in Hartford, CT. In excellent, unused condition. B & W illustrations. . Fine. Maroon Gilt Lettered Cloth. First Edition Assumed. 2001.

Organ Historical Society, 2001-01-01. Edition not stated. Hardcover. Very Good/no dustjacket as issued. 7x1x10. Minor shelf wear to binding. Text and images unmarked. PRIORITY SHIPPING PROVIDED IN THE USA FOR THE PRICE OF MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING.

ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Hardcover. GOOD. 0 9780913499184 626 PAGES W/BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEX & "OPUS LIST" OF LOCATION & SIZE OF AUSTIN ORGAN COMPANY AND IT'S SUCCESSOR, AUSTIN ORGANS. C2001 VERY GOOD HARDCOVER, ILLUSTRATED W/B&W FOTOS {DARK RED EXTERIOR WITH BRIGHT LETTERING}