HERON-ALLEN, Edward. Violin-Making, as It Was and Is: Being a Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Science and Art of Violin-Making, for the Use of Violin Makers and Players, Amateur and Professional. New York: Progressive Musical Instrument Corp, [1885].

Second Edition. Preceded by an Essay on the Violin and its Position as a Musical Instrument. Original decorative red cloth. Possibly published later than 1885, given the condition of book and jacket, perhaps a turn of the century printing (with stamped "30/- nett" price at front flap). Photographic frontispiece, numerous illustrations, including three fold-out illustrations of various violins, including a Stradivarius model. Near Fine in attractive dustjacket.

Price: $200.00