- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Desert Wind Rare Books, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Desert Wind Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since December 24, 2025
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 653.75
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Signed and Numbered First Edition of a Rare American Violin-Making Manual, 1930 A. H. Merrill Master Violins and How to Make Them Publisher: Portland, Oregon: T. G. Robison, 1930 12mo [7 x 5 inches] 63pp. [English] Condition: Near Fine First edition of A. H. Merrill's scarce self-published guide to violin making, issued in a small numbered series and signed by the author. Each copy was intended for the "exclusive use" of the original owner. This one is number 16, signed and dated March 2, 1932, and gifted to Andrew Harper, a small Los Angeles-area luthier. Several instruments bearing the name "Andrew Harper, Violin Maker" have surfaced, confirming that he was active in the trade around the same period. Bound in black silk-covered boards with marbled endpapers, matching other known copies of the edition. The gilt title on the front cover has been recolored in yellow by a previous owner, with no title to the spine, as issued. Illustrated throughout with photographic figures and diagrams. It is in Near Fine condition with light surface wear to the boards. The interior pages remain very clean, with only a small stain on the first photographic plate and a tiny tear just below it. The author's signature and date are bold and clear. Bound in black cloth.12mo [7 x 5 inches] 63pp. [English] Condition: Near Fine. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Master of Violins and How to Make Them
- Author
- A.H. Merrill
- Publisher
- T. G. Robison, Portland, OR
- Publication year
- 1930
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition. Signed. Numbered.
- Item weight
- 1.5 pounds
Desert Wind Rare Books
Reno, NV, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 24, 2025
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At Desert Wind rare books I like to say that rarities blow in and out of your life like the unpredictable nature of the winds of the desert. Let me be the wind that carries to you the item that you seek. I have been in business since 2020 and have been a collector my whole life. I have books from all genres, all periods, and all different price ranges. I always try to have as detailed of a description as possible, accompanied by clean and clear pictures to go with it. Please reach out with any questions on any products, and if you would like more pictures.…
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