Frederick R Selch (8 results)

Softcover. Condition: As New. x, 229, [1] pp., illustrated, large 4to, stiff card wrapper. Catalogue of an exhibition at the Grolier Club, January 26 to March 11, 2005 and four other venues. Profusely illustrated. One of 500 copies printed on Mohawk Superfine paper. Designed by Jerry Kelly. As new copy.…

StapleBound. Condition: Fine. Index To Volumme I To X X. Copyright Date: 1994 Octavo, , PP.44. B & W PHotos, Tables (illustrator).

Softcover. Condition: As New. First Edition. Designed lavishly by Jerry Kelly, printed by the Studley Press on Mohawk Superfine paper, this is one of an edition of 500 copies, bound handsomely in illustrated tan heavy card stock wraps, perfect-bound. Foreword and additional commentary by Laurence Libin, but an absolutely gorgeously illustrated catalogue (in duotone), with each page featuring either a new work in the history of musical instruments or a woodcut or steel engraving of a musical instrument, a musician, or sheet music. Catalog issued for the exhibition held at the Grolier Club, Boston College, and others, from 26 January - 11 March 2005, and later. 229 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.…

paperback. 8.5 x 11 inches. paperback. 240 pages. This book examines works from the Frederick S. Selch Collection pertaining to the history of musical instruments. Selch was well-known for collecting books about history, design, and the use of musical instruments. His books on this field of study will continue to be a resource for research as they present the developing history of the field of organology. The books also reveal plenty about the history of printing and book illustration, and with 100 items showcased, this exhibition represents the diversity and quality of Selch's collection. Produced after the exhibition held at the Grolier Club from January 26 to March 11, 2005, the book contains much of the commentary included in the labels displayed at the exhibition. Laurence Libdin, Curator of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and H. Reynolds Butler provide additional commentary. Entries are arranged chronologically under author, compiler, or publisher. Each description includes full title transcriptions with original spellings, ligatures, and punctuation, commentary, format, register of signatures, number of leaves, pagination, and page size. The publication also includes a summary of each book's printing history and references. In addition to the catalogue, appendixes, notes, and an index are presented. The book, designed by Jerry Kelly and printed by the Studley Press, is beautifully illustrated in black-and-white.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Still in Publisher's shrink wrap. Bound in illustrated stiff paper covers, with illustrations throughout. This book was produced after the exhibition held at the Grolier Club from January 26 to March 11, 2005, before it traveled on to other locations.

4to, 240pp., 100 illustrs., printed paper wrappers. One hundred books on musical theory, instruments, and practice are illustrated, each with a facing page of bibliographical description. There is one appendix of Musical Instrument Catalogues, and another of Tutors and Instruction Manuals.

8.5 x 11 inches. red cloth, paper cover and spine labels. x, 229+(1) pages. With a Foreword & Additional Commentary by Laurence Libin. First edition. Errata sheet loosely inserted. A fine copy. This book examines works from the Frederick S. Selch Collection pertaining to the history of musical instruments. Selch was well-known for collecting books about history, design, and the use of musical instruments. His books on this field of study present the developing history of the field of organology and present how they will continue to be a resource for research. The books also reveal plenty about the history of printing and book illustration, and with 100 items showcased, this exhibition represents the diversity and quality of Selch's collection. Produced after the exhibition held at the Grolier Club from January 26 to March 11, 2005, the book contains much of the commentary included in the labels displayed at the exhibition. Laurence Libdin, Curator of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and H. Reynolds Butler provide additional commentary. Entries are arranged chronologically under author, compiler, or publisher. Full title transcriptions with original spellings, ligatures, and punctuation, commentary, format, register of signatures, number of leaves, pagination, and page size are all included in the descriptions. A summary of the book's printing history has also been included for many entries, and references are listed for each entry. In addition to the catalogue, appendixes, notes, references, and an index are presented. The book is beautifully illustrated in black-and-white. It was designed by Jerry Kelly and printed by the Studley Press. red cloth, paper cover and spine labels.…

hardcover. 8.5 x 11 inches. hardcover. 240 pages. With a Foreword & Additional Commentary by Laurence Libin. This book examines works from the Frederick S. Selch Collection pertaining to the history of musical instruments. Selch was well-known for collecting books about history, design, and the use of musical instruments. His books on this field of study present the developing history of the field of organology and present how they will continue to be a resource for research. The books also reveal plenty about the history of printing and book illustration, and with 100 items showcased, this exhibition represents the diversity and quality of Selch's collection. Produced after the exhibition held at the Grolier Club from January 26 to March 11, 2005, the book contains much of the commentary included in the labels displayed at the exhibition. Laurence Libdin, Curator of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and H. Reynolds Butler provide additional commentary. Entries are arranged chronologically under author, compiler, or publisher. Full title transcriptions with original spellings, ligatures, and punctuation, commentary, format, register of signatures, number of leaves, pagination, and page size are all included in the descriptions. A summary of the book's printing history has also been included for many entries, and references are listed for each entry. In addition to the catalogue, appendixes, notes, references, and an index are presented. The book is beautifully illustrated in black-and-white. It was designed by Jerry Kelly and printed by the Studley Press.…