Antique Brass Wind Instruments: Identification and Value Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Adams, Emeritus Professor Formerly Professor of Medicine at University of Manchester and Head of University Department of Medicine at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Honorary Consultant Physician Peter H

ISBN 10: 076430027X / ISBN 13: 9780764300271

Published by Schiffer Publishing, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Antique Brass Wind Instruments: Identification and Value Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076430027X
• ISBN 13: 9780764300271
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Collecting antique brass musical instruments involves a fascinating and wide range of subjects, including music history, art history, political history, industrial history, and changing aesthetics. Designed for musical instrument collectors and those who regularly encounter antique brass musical instruments made before 1920, this book features more than 100 original line drawings from musical instrument catalogs as well as interesting new information regarding these instruments. Readers with a background or interest in music and musical instruments will find this book a valuable resource for years to come and one that will enhance their knowledge and collection. Antique Brass Wind Instruments also includes a helpful value guide, a glossary of terms, a bibliography of scholarly reference books, and several appendices of particular interest to beginning collectors.

About the Author

Peter H. Adams is a musician, composer, and specialist in musical instrument history who lives in San Mateo, California.