Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments - Makers Models / Heavy Book

Name: Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments - Makers Models / Heavy Book
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Q. David Bowers

by Q. David Bowers

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Profusely illustrated, this 1,008-page volume is the most comprehensive survey of automatic musical instruments ever published. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS by Q. David Bowers, The Vestal Press, NY, 1972. This in-depth text pictures in black-and-white thousands of musical instruments including reproduced advertisements and catalogs. The text covers by chapter: Cylinder Music Boxes; Disc Music Boxes; Player Pianos; Reproducing Pianos; Coin-Operated Pianos / Orchestrions; Organettes / Player Organs; Dictionary of Automatic Musical Instrument Terms; Bibliography; and Index. Also included is complete information on Photoplayers, Fairground Organs, Calliopes, and other self-playing instruments mainly of the 1750-1940 era. There is a historical sketch of the major manufacturers of these instruments including names, locations, dates, and more. This book is an invaluable reference for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of automatic musical instruments. Oversize heavy 8.5” x 10.9” softback in very good condition. 1,008 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.

Publisher: The Vestal Press, NY
Year: 1972
Condition: Very Good

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