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1881 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
GREAT VIOLINSUp for bids is this rare 1881 magazine article from a prominent American monthly magazine ..."SOME GREAT VIOLINS" by Barnett Philips.( Documentation will be provided the winner of the auction indicating the date of publication,author and magazine name.SEE FOOTNOTE) This informative illustrated article has great detailed information on the great violins and classic violin makers of the 19th century. There are 10 pages with 8 engraved illustrations.The qualities and tonal nuances of the violins of Gaspar DiSalo, Amati, Guarnerius, Jacobus Steiner,and Colton are discussed.Earlier violins like Straduarius are discussed. The great violinist of the day, Ole Bull and his use of DiSalo's instument is detailed.There's a nicely engraved portrait of Ole Bull and his autograph is presented in facsimile.
This is a fact-packed nicely illustrated 127 year-old source of information on 19th century violins,violin makers and violinists that can not be found in modern sources. This is an authentic rare 1881 article not a reprint, or photocopy. Pages are 6 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and the article is in good condition with very minor age-toning and a minor waterstain on the upper corner of each page. It comes rebound in a plastic protective binder.In USA Shipping and handling are $2.50 via USPS 1st Class Mail. PAYPAL is Accepted. 7-day return policy for any reason.You may email me for more details.
Documentation includes a copy of the Title page of the magazine,and magazine index reference--The actual 1881 magazine article--paper and ink are 127 years old--are offered in this auction
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