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New York: Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1981. Folio case with 10 facsimile scores in printed wrappers (in fine condition except for the top one which has some toning from the slipcase): housed in a blue leatherette slipcase (Velcro clasp missing, several bumps). New York: Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1981. Overall a very good copy. More
Boston: Loring, 1874. 141 pages (some staining from the removal of a book plate on the front free and attached endpapers), small 8vo, forest green decoratively blind stamped and gilt stamped cloth (some cocking to covers). Boston: Loring Publisher, 1874. A very good copy. More
New York: Morrow, 1985. Illustrated in black and white. 254 pages. Small 8vo, blue cloth-backed boards with gold lettering, d.w. (lightly edgeworn and scratched). New York: Morrow, (1985). First Edition. Cloth lightly sunned at edges, otherwise fine. Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: 1956. 10 x 8-inch black-and-white photograph from the studio of James Abresch, showing Elman in a shoulder-up pose playing violin with great concentration and emotion. Signed: "Mischa Elman, January 6, 1956." Matted in gray and set in a black wooden frame measuring 13.5 x 12 inches. Near fine condition. World acclaimed Russian-born classical violinist who came to America in 1923 and quickly achieved fame due to his passionate style and beautiful tone. More
1927. 7 x 9.25 inches, no place, November 1927. This photo shows the four founding members of the Flonzaley Quartet. The top half of the page bears the inscription: "A Monsieur Howell Davis, souvenir de profonde reconnaissance et de vive sympathie, 'Le Quatun du Flonzaley' Nov. 1927." Signing directly below their images are Adolfo Betti, Alfred Pochon, Ivan de Archambeau, and Nicolos Moldaro. Evenly toned and in very good condition. Considered one of the most important experiments in all of..... More
Paris: La Colombe, 1949. 128pp., 12mo, original printed wrappers; wood-pulp paper, unopened. Paris: La Colombe, 1949. A very good copy. More
Munich: Henle, 1981. Intro. by Sonja Gerlach. Illustrated. Slim folio, pale blue cloth. Munich: Henle, 1981. Very good (+). More
1905. AMQS consisting of three bars of music from an unidentified work, signed and dated December 4, 1905. Written on a 4" x 5" piece of paper, mounted and framed, measuring 6.5" x 12.5", with a black-and-white photograph of Kubelik. Very good condition. Jan Kubelik (1880-1940). Czech violinist and composer, father of Czech composer and conductor Rafael Kublik. More
Nice: 1901. 5 x 3.25-inch sepia-tone bust-portrait of the Czech violinist and composer in formal attire, staring at the camera. Boldly signed at the bottom: "Jan Kubelik, Nice 21.IV.1901." Light spotting, but still in very good condition. Quadruple-matted in white, green, and beige; set in a brown and gold frame measuring 12.25 x 10.25 inches. More
New York: Carnegie Hall, 1997. Numerous black & white illustrations and a CD encased in the back. Square 4to, black leatherette boards, just a bit edgewon and scuffed. (New York: Carnegie Hall, 1997). First Edition. A near fine copy. More
Garden City: Doubleday, 1955. Illustrated. 319pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w.; dust jacket lightly worn. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, 1955. First edition. A very good copy in a very good (-) dust jacket. More
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1984. Illustrated. xiii + 237 pages. 8vo, cloth, d.w. (spine faded, small tear to lower front corner). New York: Saint Martin's Press, 1984.First American edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
New York: Harper, 1991. Black and white illustrations. 276 pages. 4to, 1/2 cloth, d.w. (tiny tear at rear) New York: Harper, (1991). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
1831. Small card (4.5 x 4.5 inches) boldly signed "Nicolo Paganini" with message in English, dated August 4th, 1831, agreeing to receive a visitor. in full: " I would be happy to see you at 9 or 1/2 past but not later". Framed in ornate gold filigree together with a reproduction image of Paganini holding a violin. (1782-1840). Italian violinist and composer who was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time. More
Musical examples. 187pp., 12mo, printed wrappers; unopened. Paris: Librairie Plon, (1954). A very good (+) copy. More
New York: 1950. 1 page, 6.75 x 5 inches, New York City, no date, circa 1950. This extremely rare letter was written to William Vandenberg and mentions Victor Gottlieb, in full: "The housekeeper did not understand when you are staying but fortunately, found out from Victor Gottlieb. Will be at my number from mid-day until 3 pm. Please call me. Sincerely, William Primrose." Most likely written in 1950 when all three icons appeared together as part of a concert at..... More
New York: Lippincott, 1980. 150 pages. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Lippincott & Crowell, (1980). First edition. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1999. Some black & white photographic illustrations. 317 pages. 8vo, black cloth-backed boards, pictorial d.w. New York: Alfred A. Knopf/Borzoi, 1999. Second printing. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: 1947. 1 page on personal stationery, 10.5 x 7.25 inches, New York, August 26, 1947, to violinist Olga Doloschuk, while conducting a rare open audition, in full: "In reply to your letter I am glad to advise you that there is still just one opening for violin in the Cleveland Orchestra. I am leaving town tomorrow but shall be back on Sept. 16th. May I suggest you phone one on Sept. 17th at 9 a.m. at Murray Hill..... More
Paris: Cherubini. 8 of 9 individual scores littered A - I, missing "G". Slim folio, green boards, leather spine, Ornately gilt itle on cover reads 'Ecole Royale de Musique & de Declamation Concours de 1827 1er Pris de Dolfege...' The first 6 pieces are published by Cherubini, Méhul, Kreutzer, Rode, N. Isouard et Boieldieu and the last 2 by Janet et Cotelle, ca, 1804. Very good (+). More
New York: Pegasus, 2019. Illustrated. xx + 375 pages, 8vo, boards, d.w.; minor edgewear to dust wrapper. New York: Pegasus Books, (2019). First edition. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Signed by author on front free endpaper. More
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