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1910rif. 52649Chicago IL: E.H. Sargent & Co. ca. 1910. Tall 8vo. 335 1 pp. Text illustrations & diagrams throughout. Olive-green publisher’s cloth gilt lettering on front cover & spine minor edgewear rubbing wear to upper fore-edge front cover minor bumping to corners still G copy. First edition of this very rare original catalogue detailing the precision balances for mineral assayers manufacturers chemists jewelers and pulp paper makers together with a broad range of laboratory equipment polariscopes chemicals burners laboratory furniture and more. Ezekiel Sargent began selling assaying and prospecting equipment to gold prospectors passing through Chicago on their way West to the California Gold Rush in 1849 and continued to prosper and expand even through the 1871 Chicago fire. Eventually the Company would merge with Welch Scientific Co. in 1968 becoming the leading supplier of science education products in the United States. E.H. Sargent & Co., hardcover
1885rif. 43551New York: F.W. Devoe & Co. 1885. 8vo. 6 264 pp. Engravd frntsp. 100s of woodcut engravd illusts. & diagrams. Embssd green cloth silver dividers on frnt cvr burgundy lettrng gilt lettrng spine bk cvr mnr bmpng to crnrs edgewear still a VG copy. First edition of this nicely illustrated catalogue of mathematical and scientific instruments including ellipsographs pantographs hand levels pocket levels sextants transits astronomical theodolites telescopes map cases and more. Also there are substantial sections on continuous profile books portfolios and many other items of interest for cartographers and engineers surveying railroad routes. Of particular interest are the substantial catalogues of art architecture and scientific books as well as architectural models. F.W. Devoe & Co., hardcover
1936rif. 58805Chicago: Chicago Apparatus Co. 1735-1743 No. Ashland Ave. 1936. 4to. pp. 435-832 pp. With 100’s of text illustrations photos diagrams. Green decorated publisher’s cloth red & white Art Deco lettering & decoration front cover spine minor rubbing edgewear former ownership stamps on covers & fore-edges still VG- bright copy. First edition thus of this well-illustrated catalogue offering aquariums terrariums specimen jars microscopes anatomy charts microscope slides and anatomical models and skeletons for sale. The company also targeted museums with specially preserved specimens for display including those mounted as samples on framed shadowboxes in glass display jars and many taxidermy options. Also offered were projection equipment for science teachers including Balopticons the ever present overhead projector film projectors and the Micro-Opticon. Worldcat locates 2 copies Cornell Linda Hall. Chicago Apparatus Co., 1735-1743 No. Ashland Ave., hardcover
1970rif. 99339Ancona, Italia, Bèrben 1970 In-8 18 x 12 cm. Agrafé, couverture rouge, titre en noir sur le premier plat illustré, 21 pp., partitions dans le texte. Exemplaire en très bon état.
1984rif. 36938Genève: Minkoff 1984. Softcover. Fine. Small octavo. Wrappers. 52 pp. Facsimile of the edition published in Brussels in 1823. Minkoff unknown books
1970rif. 36969London: Hamlyn 1970. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. Boards. 157 pp. Illustrated with 70 plates in color. Hamlyn hardcover books
1970rif. 34051London: Hamlyn 1970. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. Boards. 157 pp. Illustrated with 70 plates in color. Hamlyn hardcover books
1590rif. 38909Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. The Glory of the Lamb. Revelations v 8 and xv 7-8. Plate 18. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of multiple harps with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 38903Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Solomon takes the Tabernacle into the Temple the Levites singing. 2 Chronicles v 4-6. Plate 9. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of trumpets timbrel harp horns drums flute rebec and cymbals with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 38905Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Sacrifice of King Asa People of Judah rejoicing. 2 Chronicles xv 10-15. Plate 11. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of trumpets cornets horns timbrels and a flute with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 38907Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Inauguration of Jerusalem's Walls by Nehemiah. Nehemiah xii 27-39. Plate 13. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of cymbals harps trumpets and horns with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 38906Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Coronation of King Joas. 2 Chronicles xxiii 11. Plate 12. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of trumpets harp horn drums cymbals timbrel and triangle with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 38908Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Rededication of the Temple by Simon Maccabaeus. I Maccabaeus Apocrypha xiii 49-51. Plate 15. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of harp timbrels trumpet horn and flute with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 30831Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Saul among the Prophets I Samuel x 10-11. Plate 5. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of musical instruments including timbrels harp drums cornet and trumpet with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall. Philip Galle unknown books
1590rif. 41460Antwerp: Philip Galle 1590. Plate 5: Saul among the Prophets I Samuel x 10-11. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of musical instruments including timbrels harp drums cornet and trumpet with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. 220 x 285 mm. Trimmed to plate mark; edges worn with two small tears; some staining; partially laid down to mounting paper. Plate 9: Solomon taking the Tabernacle into the Temple the Levites singing. 2 Chronicles v 4-6. The engraving incorporates an illustration of trumpets timbrel harp horns drums flute rebec and cymbals with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. 220 x 285 mm with wide margins. Minor wear; upper right blank margin stained; marginal tears and soiling; repairs to verso. Plate 14: Judith's Triumph. The Women of Israel Praising Judith. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of musical instruments including timbrels harp viol drums cornet panpipes and trumpet with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. 220 x 285 mm. Slightly worn; trimmed to within plate mark; laid down to mounting paper. Plate 15: Rededication of the Temple by Simon Maccabaeus. I Maccabaeus Apocrypha xiii 49-51. The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of harp timbrels trumpet horn and flute with reference in Latin text below image to the musical instruments depicted. 220 x 285 mm Trimmed to plate mark; laid down to early paper backing. The Encomium Musices Eulogy of Music is an important set of highly detailed late 16th century engravings published in Antwerp ca. 1590 by Philip Galle 1537-1612 best-known as a publisher of Old Master prints; the engraver of this particular plate Collaert was Galle's son-in-law. The suite of engravings is thought by some to commemorate the rededication of Antwerp's churches to Roman Catholicism following the capture of the city by Alexander Farnese in 1585. One of the high points of music iconography. Philip Galle unknown books
1964rif. 37252London: Spring Books 1964. Hardcover. Very Good. Folio. Boards. 37 vi pp. 323 photographic illustrations of rare and historic musical instruments and related items. In dustjacket. Spring Books hardcover books
1855rif. 29821Paris 1855. Image size 156 x 198 sheet size 197 x 238. Printed on china paper and laid down to mounting sheet. Signed by the artist. This humourous scene depicts six musicians plyaing the violin flute double bass trombone and clarinet. A double bass player offers amorous advances to a young lady holding a tray of drinks a dog and cat play in the foreground and there is a general sense of confusion in the music performance. Mount browned. unknown books
1977rif. 38021Edinburgh: Lyndesay G. Langwill 1977. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto. Full dark red cloth with titling gilt to spine. xvi 307 pp. With occasional illustrations. Binding slightly bumped; dustjacket worn. Lyndesay G. Langwill hardcover books
1975rif. 32572Wien: Sammlungskatalog des Museums fur Volkerkunde 1975. Softcover. Very Good. Octavo. Wrappers. xvi 320 pp. plates. From the collection of musicologist Stanley Boorman. Sammlungskatalog des Museums fur Volkerkunde unknown books
1961rif. 36958London: The Holland Press 1961. 3 volumes. Quarto. 357; 383; 160 ccxix pp. Illustrated. In dustjackets. A facsimile of the original edition published in 1876-1878. The Holland Press unknown books
rif. 41691A detailed image of an intricate Baroque interior depicting a musical scene incorporating various musical instruments lutes cellos viols and violins a harp a harpsichord wind instruments etc. open books of music a female lutenist with putto birds and a stag with an exterior view visible through classical arches. 309 x 253 mm. Within highly decorative engraved border featuring floral motifs stylized acanthus leaves and columns. Engraved by Austrian printmaker Prenner after the painting by Flemish artist Jordaens in the Imperial Habsburg collection at the Stallburg Gallery in Vienna. With "Ioann Iordan Pinxit" below image with dimensions of original painting to left "Alt. Altitudo height 2.5 Lat. Latitudo width 4.1 unc." Slightly worn browned and soiled; minor creasing at central fold; trimmed to within platemark just touching border; brief manuscript annotations to verso. Henning: Zeugnisse alter Musik Graphik aus fünf Jahrhunderten plate no. 3. Included in Prenner's noted multi-volume work Theatrum Artis Pictoriae published 1728-1733 documenting masterworks in the collection of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. While other plates from the series are regularly offered for sale this particular plate is quite rare. unknown books
1772rif. 37112London 1772. 235 x 168 mm. On laid paper with "No. V" printed at lower left. A female singer holds an open music book on her lap entitled "Pastorale by Musolini." A Signor Mussolini is recorded as a singer and mandolin player making his first public appearance at Covent Garden on 27 April 1773 "playing a concerto on the double mandolin and royal guitar and accompanying a young gentlewoman in song." Highfill et al. Vol. 10 p. 407. unknown books
rif. 2240452 x 40 mm. With Beham's initials in the plate to upper left. A fine impression on laid paper with thread margins. A rare contemporary version in reverse of the print first published in ca. 1537. Pauli: Hans Sebald Beham Ein Kritisches Verzeichnis 191a. Bartsch 190. Kinsky: Music in Pictures p. 80 no. 2 the original version. unknown books
1977rif. 38021Edinburgh: Lyndesay G. Langwill 1977. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto. Full dark red cloth with titling gilt to spine. xvi 307 pp. With occasional illustrations. Binding slightly bumped; dustjacket worn. Lyndesay G. Langwill hardcover
1928rif. 58476Leyton UK: R. Spurden Rutt 7 Co. ca. 1928. Oblong 4to. 16 pp. Photo illustrations throughout. Black printed softcovers gilt decorative lettering on front cover yapp edges NF. First edition of this unusually scarce catalogue marketing the several models of Spurden-Rutt’s electric Organestra pipe organ intending to compete with Compton Wurlitzer & Christie organs. The Palace Cinema Slough Theatre in Buckinghamshire and Super Cinema in Oxford had ordered models by the time this was issued and they provided an exceptional accompaniment to the silent movies playing at the time. Spurden-Rutt 1881-1960 apprenticed with Alfred Kirkland of Holloway opened his business in 1899 at the age of 18 and lived in his factory with his living room doubling as a board room. In order to impress clients and visitors with how many staff he would have them run around removing and changing coats appearing in assorted different rooms. He continued as an organ builder until 1959. No copies in Worldcat; See: Ian Dalgliesh Cinema Organ News from Great Britain Theatre Organ; Organ Could Hit the Right Note at Ewbanks Antique Collecting Magazine Nov. 19 2015. R. Spurden Rutt 7 Co., paperback
