The Organ: Writings and Other Utterances on Its Structure, History, Procural, Capabilities, Etc.; With Criticisms, and Depositories; Preceded by an Analytical Consideration of General Bibliographical and Catalogual Construction (Two Parts: Part 1 + 2)

Warman, John Watson

Published by William Reeves, London, 1898

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The Organ: A Comprehensive Treatise on its Structure, Complete in 7 Parts. Writings and Other Utterances on Its Structure, History, Procural, Capabilities, Etc.; With Criticisms, and Depositories; Preceded by an Analytical Consideration of General Bibliographical and Catalogual Construction. TWO PARTS ONLY: Part 1 + 2. Part 1 published 1898, part 2 published 1901. FIRST EDITION of each part. Though the front cover states "complete in 7 parts", indications are that only 4 parts were actually completed (between 1898 & 1904). Author is Associate of the Royal College of Organists; Late Organist of the Anglican Cathedral, Quebec; & Local Examiner in the Royal College of Music. Bound in original light blue printed wraps. Large chip to lower corner of cover of part 1, closed tear to title page of part 1, wear to spine ends, blackout mark to top of each cover, shelfwear, slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean tight solid set of 2 parts. 64pp (Pt.1) + 65-144pp (Pt.2). Scarce original editions. SB-52.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Organ: Writings and Other Utterances on Its Structure, History, Procural, Capabilities, Etc.; With Criticisms, and Depositories; Preceded by an Analytical Consideration of General Bibliographical and Catalogual Construction (Two Parts: Part 1 + 2)
• Publisher: William Reeves, London
• Publication Date: 1898
• Binding: Wraps
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare
  • Music
  • Antiquarian