Add this copy of The Violin-Makers of the Guarneri Family (1626-1762). to cart. $434.73, very good condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1931 by William E. Hill & Sons.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. 4to. xxxvii, 181pp; 14 col plates, 44 photogravure plates + text ills, appendices. Or green/gray cloth with wide vellum spine (quarter vellum); coloured armorial on front cover; top edge gilt. Edges toned with occasional foxing, corners rubbed, some light soiling to vellum, prev owners name on 1/2 title which is creased. A very nice copy of this scarce book on this family of master violin and violincello makers. Seperate chapters are devoted to Andrea Guarneri; Pietro Guarneri of Mantua; Giuseppe Guarneti, son of Andrea; Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu; Guarneri del Gesu Violins. The Tonal Aspect; The House of Guarneri; The Guarneri Labels and Pietro Guarneri of Venice. A comprehensive and definitive work with superb illustrations and quite scarce.
