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ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen] Hardcover Hardcover. Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology, with complete diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indexes of manufacturers, box styles, and tune sheets, complete American and British patent lists, tips on maintaining, repairing, and purchasing boxes, and a price guide. Many of the loveliest musical boxes ever crafted are illustrated in full color in this book, with hundreds more black and white photographs showing their mechanical workings. Eighty detailed diagrams explaining their functions help collectors use, maintain and repair the boxes in their collections. AUTHOR: Dr. Arthur Ord-Hume is England's foremost scholar of musical boxes, and spends much of his time traveling internationally to conduct research and to educate others about the subject. He is a founding member of the Musical Box Society of Great Britain, a member of the Musical Box Society International, and runs the Ord-Hume Library of ...
Schiffer Publishing 1997 Hard cover New Num Pages: 336 pages, 600 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVRQ; WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 221 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1956. 1995. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen] Hardcover New copy with dust jacket. 343 pages, 330 plates, 78 figs, 1995. This is the most recent and best of Ord-Hume's books on musical boxes and is the definitive history of mechanical music, its instruments and their development and technology. The book illustrates the various types of mechanism and includes patents, makers trade marks and tune sheets. With dust jacket. A heavy book (2.05 kg) so additional shipping will be required. [Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd 3/3/1997 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.] Hardcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. [Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd 3/3/1997 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd 3/3/1997 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
USA Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1995 Hard Cover Ord-Hume, Arthur W. J. G. Good in Good jacket 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 342pp; numerous illustrations in colour and b/w; includes guide to values; blue d/j, white title to spine.
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen] Hardcover Hardcover. Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology, with complete diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indexes of manufacturers, box styles, and tune sheets, complete American and British patent lists, tips on maintaining, repairing, and purchasing boxes, and a price guide. Many of the loveliest musical boxes ever crafted are illustrated in full color in this book, with hundreds more black and white photographs showing their mechanical workings. Eighty detailed diagrams explaining their functions help collectors use, maintain and repair the boxes in their collections. AUTHOR: Dr. Arthur Ord-Hume is England's foremost scholar of musical boxes, and spends much of his time traveling internationally to conduct research and to educate others about the subject. He is a founding member of the Musical Box Society of Great Britain, a member of the Musical Box Society International, and runs the Ord-Hume Library of ...
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.] Hardcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. [Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen] Hardcover Hardcover. Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology, with complete diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indexes of manufacturers, box styles, and tune sheets, complete American and British patent lists, tips on maintaining, repairing, and purchasing boxes, and a price guide. Many of the loveliest musical boxes ever crafted are illustrated in full color in this book, with hundreds more black and white photographs showing their mechanical workings. Eighty detailed diagrams explaining their functions help collectors use, maintain and repair the boxes in their collections. AUTHOR: Dr. Arthur Ord-Hume is England's foremost scholar of musical boxes, and spends much of his time traveling internationally to conduct research and to educate others about the subject. He is a founding member of the Musical Box Society of Great Britain, a member of the Musical Box Society International, and runs the Ord-Hume Library of ...
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., USA] Hardcover 342pp; numerous illustrations in colour and b/w; includes guide to values; blue d/j, white title to spine. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall [Rochester, KENT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]
USA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Date: 1995. 342pp; numerous illustrations in colour and b/w; includes guide to values; blue d/j, white title to spine.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Illus. by Ord-Hume, Arthur W. J. G.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1995. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0887407641 9780887407642 [GB]
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)] Hardcover Ex-Library Copy **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]
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ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen] Hardcover First Edition Comprehensive history/guide/reference for musical automata enthusiasts/collectors. First Edn., 1995; black boards; titling/plain rules printed in grey to front board; titling printed in grey to spine; printed 'marbled' endpapers; 343pp.; illus. bw. drawings and photos./repros. in col./bw. Spine/boards/pages/dj. very crisp/clean/bright. Owner's small printed address sticket to front paste-down endpaper at bottom corner. A weighty tome at approx. 2750g (packaged), hence overseas customers are welcome to contact us prior to ordering to ascertain additional shipping charges incurred. Fine in Near Fine unclipped dj. PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING. [Norwich, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1995]
Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Date: 1995. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Near fine/near fine, used, marbled end papers, 343pp. Interior clean no marks, pages near bright, binding tight. Slight shelf rubbing to dj, no chips or tears, dj enclosed in protective sleeve.. 1995. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 0887407641 9780887407642 [US]
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Atglen, PA] Hardcover First Edition Near fine/near fine, used, marbled end papers, 343pp. Interior clean no marks, pages near bright, binding tight. Slight shelf rubbing to dj, no chips or tears, dj enclosed in protective sleeve. [Torrington, WY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]
Schiffer Publishing 1997 Hard cover Very good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket covered in protective plastic. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd] Hardcover Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within [Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]
ISBN10: 0887407641, ISBN13: 9780887407642, [publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd] Hardcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]
Schiffer Pub Ltd 1997 Hardcover Used Very Good in Very Good jacket This item is oversized, and may require additional shipping for some destinations. Please contact us for shipping estimates. Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Date: 1995. Hardcover. Very good +/Near fine. A Schiffer Book for Collectors. 343 p. 29 cm. Mainly b&w illustrations with some colour. Black cloth with mylar-covered dustjacket. Lower front corner of book and jackea bit t bumped. Former owner's label on a front endpaper. 1995. Schiffer Publishing ISBN 0887407641 9780887407642 [CA]
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