Undated edition. xvi, 132pp. Burgundy cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on spine; cream endpapers. 8vo. Sun-faded, rubbed spine ends, stains on front board; a little cocked. Top text block edge tanned, remaining edges tanning. Hinges cracking, previous owner's rubber stamp on front free endpaper, volume quite loose, pages ageing. Otherwise, internally neat and clean.
A thorough study of the life and works of violin maker, Antonio Stradivari, first published in 1864, with insight into the unique qualities of Stradivarius instruments, detailed analysis of his violins, and an examination of his techniques and the materials he used and favoured.
