Musical intrsuments and their decoration

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1986, American hardcover edition, Seven Hills Books, Cincinnati, OH. 164 pages. A beautiful volume, showcasing historical musical gems of European culture. Here are four centuries of applied art involving cabinet makers, painters, sculptors, and instrument makers, combining to produce incredible decorated musical instruments. We have amazing color photos harpsichords, clavichords, harps, hurdy-gurdies, guitars, bagpipes, flutes, and much, much more. Coverage includes the elite instrument makers. Over 4 centuries of time. Brilliantly written with lots of historical data. A genuinely sensational, magnificent title. 110 total illustrations, many in full color.