ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Harvard University Press, Cambridge] Hardcover This fine unmarked copy is bound in burgundy cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and the upper board, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is lightly sunned to the spine but still near fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. Here are the traditions of harpsichord making as they might have been taught to young apprentices in five countries where the craft once flourished: Italy, Flanders, France, England, and Germany. The period covered ranges from approximately 1500, when concrete data became available, to 1800, after which the nature of the instrument is no longer of musicological significance. The author's aim is to "give enough information to make it possible for builders of harpsichords to base their work on certain knowledge of the designs and methods of earlier makers; to guide players of the harpsichord in their search for appropriate instruments, dispositions, and registrations in recreating the music of the past; and to serve as a useful body of information for historians and editors of early keyboard music." A chapter each is devoted to the five most important schools of harpsichord making. Over forty ...

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[Reading, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1965]

Cambridge Harvard University Press 1965 Hard cover New in new dust jacket.

ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Harvard University Press 1990-07-01, Cambridge] Hardcover Language: ENG
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]

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Harvard, Date: 1981. Hard cover. Good/Good. Jacket is moderately soiled, and faded on spine. Top edge of jacket is beat up, missing a small patch on spine. Cover is worn. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. 1981. Harvard ISBN 0674888456 9780674888456 [US]

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ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Cambridge Mass. : Harvard University Press] Hardcover Mechanische Beschädigung. Englisch
[Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 1965]
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ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Harvard University Press] Hardcover Num Pages: 472 pages, 1 halftone, 299 line illustrations, 18 tables. BIC Classification: AVRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 988. . 1965. 1st Ed. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
[Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1965]

ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Harvard Univ Pr] Hardcover 472 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1972]

ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Havard University Press, Cambridge, Mass.] Hardcover The author, a noted contemporary builder of harpsichords, deals with the traditions of harpsichord making as they might have been taught to young apprentices in five countries where the craft once flourished: Italy, Flanders, France, England and Germany. The period covered ranges from approximately 1500, when concrete date became available, to 1800 after which the nature of the instrument is no longer of musicological significance. 373pp woth over 40 plates which illustrate the most typical harpsichords of each country. Each set of drawings includes a plan drawn to scale, the interior of the instrument, and interesting details of action and construction. Scarce book.
[Farningham, KENT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1970]

ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Cambridge Mass. : Harvard University Press] Hardcover Mechanische Beschädigung. Englisch
[Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 1965]
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Harvard University Press, 01/07/Date: 1990 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 3.1976 in x 24.1816 in x 15.9878 in. Hardcover with tight binding. Condition: Very Good. Clean and bright text. Includes a dust jacket, price unclipped, in Very Good condition. 1990. Harvard University Press ISBN 0674888456 9780674888456 [GB]

Cambridge and London: Harvard University Press, Date: 1976. 6th Printing. [xviii] 373p., plus 41 plates with facing captions, slightly sunfaded dj on the spine. 1976. Harvard University Press ISBN 0674888456 US

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Harvard University Press, Date: 1965-01-01. Illustrated. hardcover. Used: Good. Harvard University Press ISBN 0674888456 9780674888456 [US]

Cambridge, MA.: Harvard University Press, Date: 1965. Classic comprehensive text traces the history of the harpischord from approximately 1500 to 1800, including the five most important schools of harpischord making- Italy, Flanders, France, England and Germany; inventions applied to the harpischord; contemporary descriptions of instruments and technical processes; the claviorganum; the pedal; the Bach disposition; inventories of the workshops of French harpischord makers; etc. 369 text pages. 41 plates. 18 tables. Gilt spine and front cover. Virtually no shelfwear. Dustjacket has a few small closed edge tears and a small scuff mark on the rear cover. In mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Harvard University Press ISBN 0674888456 9780674888456 [US]

Harvard University Press, Date: 1965-01-01. hardcover. Interior is excellent/Minimal wear to cover and jacket. 6x1x9. Harvard University Press ISBN 0674888456 9780674888456 [US]

Harvard University Press, Date: 1965-01-01. Hardcover. Like New. 8x5x1. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear Please email for photos. Harvard University Press ISBN 0674888456 9780674888456 [US]

Harvard University Press 1990 hardcover Hardcover with tight binding. Condition: Very Good. Clean and bright text. Includes a dust jacket, price unclipped, in Very Good condition. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.

Cambridge Harvard University Press 1965 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 472 p. Contains: Unspecified.

Harvard University Press 1965-01-01 hardcover Interior is excellent. Minimal wear to cover and jacket Size: 6x1x9;

Harvard University Press 1965-01-01 Hardcover New Size: 9x6x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

ISBN10: 0674888456, ISBN13: 9780674888456, [publisher: Harvard University Press] Hardcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1965]
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