Bows for Musical Instruments by Joseph Roda - beautiful copy of the first, limited, numbered edition

Iconic, essential, immensely informative, practical, elaborate and rare book about bows and bowmakers for collectors, bow makers, professional musicians and bow aficionados alike.
A seminal reference book, compiled by the late Chicago violinist Joseph M. RODA (1894–1970), first published in 1959.

- Hardcover, 28,6cm x 22,9cm
- 47 exquisite plates illustrating 241 bows in full size – facilitating, quite uniquely, direct comparisons of bows!
- 20 high-quality illustrations
- 335 pp., containing a comprehensive list of and biographical notes about bow makers – particularly extensive with selected bow maker family dynasties, such as the DODDs, the NÜRNBERGERs, the PECCATTEs, the TOURTEs, et al. – as well as details about, i.a., the origin, history, making of, and care of the modern bow.

Fine condition overall; endpapers & all pages flawless (no tears, no marginalia); negligible discoloration; minor wear to tips & spine.

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