Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers Volumes 1-5, plus Price Guide and Appendix, Volume 7 (6 books)
by: Henley, William

Hardcover. Sussex, England, Amati, Ltd, 1st UK Edition, 1959-69, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 1,344 pages (all books total). Hardcovers. A widely cited reference work providing information on approximately 9,000 violin makers. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer William Henley (1874-1957). Henley had in his youth studied with August Wilhelmj, and later became a professor of composition and principal of the violin at the Royal Academy in London. The book was the first to include a significant number of American craftsmen. B/w illustrations (plates) in vol. 7. Cover boards bound in burgundy cloth, gilt title on spine (slightly faded on vol. 1-5, but still quite bright on vol. 7. Bindings all tight. Spines straight. Some tanning and light foxing to edges from age, pages have some light foxing, especially on preliminary and hind pages, otherwise no markings. In beautiful condition.