The history of the pianoforte : with an account of the theory of sound & also of the music and musical instruments of the ancients / by Edgar Brinsmead
1879, First Edition. London : Novello, Ewer & Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #455696
Series; Music Story Series. Physical description; xii, 201 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. Subjects; Piano History. Piano Construction. Stringed keyboard instruments History. Acoustics of musical instruments. Clavichord, harpsichord, spinet History. Upright pianoforte Development. Musical instrument technology England 18th–19th centuries. Tuning and maintenance of pianos. Patents Musical instruments Great Britain.
Price: €60.00