The romance of the fiddle : the origin of the modern virtuoso and the adventures of his ancestors / by E. van der Straeten
1911, First Edition. London : The London Press Co. Good copy in gilt-blocked blue cloth boards, now slightly dust-dulled and somewhat rubbed along the edges and spine ends. Both hinges cracked, with mull and cloth joints holding secure. Some irregular and very faint foxing internally. A strong and well-preserved copy overall. Item #455761
Physical description; xvi, 315 pages : frontispiece, plates, portraits, plan ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Violin - History - 19th century, Violinists - Biography, Stringed instruments - History.
Price: €85.00
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