96pp. Printed and illustrated light card covers with yapped edges. 8vo. Covers are worn, rubbed and chipped at edges, scuffed around spine and a little toned, with the date of publication added in manuscript. Internally some faint spotting on endpapers. Publication date added in manuscript on title page, the word 'present' at the top of the first page of text has been over stamped to say 'previous', a few mild marks and signs of fingering. Binding a little fragile, with lower portion of gutters cracked and strained, affecting the first few leaves. The plate illustrations called for in this catalogue have been removed - there are no illustrations. Offered as is.
A catalogue of the Wurlitzer company's collection of rare violins, violas and bows. Assembling a representative collection of the world's finest violin masterpieces was the life-long ambition of Rudolph Wurlitzer (1821-1914), founder of the Wurlitzer Company, and his ambition was continued into the 20th century by his successors. This catalogue includes many items from that collection, with prices and descriptions, with some historical and research notes, and features instruments made by Antonio Stradivari and Joseph Guarnerious de Gesu.
