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Published by Gyldendalske Boghandel, 1949
Soft cover. Condition: Good+. Many leaves are unopened. Oversized wraps have a few chips along bottom edge; short closed tears; one large repaired tear on rear panel cover. Many leaves are unopened. Corner crease on title page; gift inscription on dedication page. 129, plus [30] pp. plates. 13" x 10". Oversize book. A monograph on the Bronze Age wind instruments called lures (also "lur" or "lurr") that are without finger-holes and which are of Nordic origin. These artifacts were found mostly in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, though other examples are also cited which were found in Germany and Latvia. Illustrated with photographs, plus 30 plates.
Published by Gyldendalske Boghandel, 1949
Seller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books, Spray, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: As New. First Edition. Though 72 years old, virtually pristine of interior, being handsomely printed in publisher's original illustrated softpaper wraps, with original glassine wraps, and still in the original publisher's cardboard slipcase. Many leaves are unopened along top edges. 129 pp. then 30 additional full-page plates. Tall quarto in size, measuring 13" x 10" tall and wide, respectively. This scholarly monograph takes Bronze Age wind instruments seriously, with a focus on "lur" or "lurr" (with and without finger-holes) that are of Nordic origin and found in and between Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway and to a lesser extent in Germany and Latvia. High-quality, high-gloss paper on which plates are printed.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Leather. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of this detailed history of the lures and other antiquities of the Bronze Age in Scandinavia, illustrated throughout. A fascinating history of the lures of the Bronze Age in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Latvia, and other parts of Northern Europe. The lures, or 'lurs', were wind instruments shaped like horns and cast in bronze. Most have been found in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Northern Germany. This work investigates the archaeological, technical, and musical history of these lures.Written by H.C. Broholm, William P. Larsen, and Godtfred Skjerne, all experts in the field of Danish Antiquities.Illustrated with thirty monochrome plates and numerous in-text illustrations. Collated and complete.The first edition of this work. In half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally, shelf wear to the boards and significant rubbing to the joints, extremities, and head and tail of the spine. Some loss to the leather at the top left corner of the front board. Internally, front hinge lightly strained, remaining binding is firm. Pages are bright and clean. Good. book.
Published by Gyldendal, Copenhagen, 1949
Seller: Expatriate Bookshop of Denmark, Svendborg, Denmark
orig. wrappers. Condition: Unopened, minor rubbing, VG. 30pp photoplates (illustrator). 34x25cm, 129,(36) pp, Includes textual photos, drawings, maps & musical illustrations + 30pp photoplates. Contents: Introduction & Description of the Lures by H.C. Broholm; The Technical Manufacture of the Lures of the Bronze Age by William P. Larsen; The Archaeological Investigation of the Lures by H.C. Broholm; The Instrumental Aspect by Gotfred Skjerne; Musical Description & Elements by Gotfred Skjerne; Further Problems by Gotfred Skjerne.