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Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)
de W. Henry Hill; Arthur F. Hill; Alfred E. Hill
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Sobre este artículo
London: William E. Hill, 1902 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 12" by 9". Not Stated. The first edition of this richly illustrated study of the life and works of premier luthier Antonio Stradivari. The first edition of W. Henry, Arthur F. and Alfred E. Hill's biographical account of the life of Stradivari, the famous craftsman of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps.Illustrated with thirty plates - the majority in colour - each retaining the original tissue guard. Collated, complete.A scholarly work prepared by William E. Hill, a family firm of London violin makers and experienced dealers of violins.Around 650 instruments by Stradivari survive. His instruments are considered some of the finest ever made, and are extremely valuable collector's items.With the bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown. William Foyle founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex. Beeleigh housed his library, one of the largest private libraries in England. In the publisher's original quarter vellum binding, with cloth covered boards. Vellum lightly age toned with handling marks. Front hinge strained but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good
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- Librería
- Rooke Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 912F18
- Título
- Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)
- Autor
- W. Henry Hill; Arthur F. Hill; Alfred E. Hill
- Ilustrador
- Not Stated
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Leather
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Muy bueno
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- William E. Hill
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1902
- Tamaño
- 12" by 9"
- Palabras clave
- Antonio Stradivari luthier beeleigh abbey w a foyle luthier
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Bookplate
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- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- First Edition
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- Cloth
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- Vellum
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