This important 1990 book provides a comprehensive survey of English organ building during the most innovative fifty years in its history. Between 1820 and 1870 a number of influences combined to bring about a radical transformation in the design and use of English organs. Thistlethwaite considers most of the major church, cathedral and concert organs built during this period and the work of individual builders is discussed, especially that of William Hill, whose career forms a linking thread to the narrative. The book ...
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This important 1990 book provides a comprehensive survey of English organ building during the most innovative fifty years in its history. Between 1820 and 1870 a number of influences combined to bring about a radical transformation in the design and use of English organs. Thistlethwaite considers most of the major church, cathedral and concert organs built during this period and the work of individual builders is discussed, especially that of William Hill, whose career forms a linking thread to the narrative. The book contains valuable sections dealing with business organisation and workshops, the provision of organs in churches and chapels, and questions of performance practice. It is richly illustrated with photographs and specially drawn diagrams and includes an invaluable appendix of organ specifications. This documentary source book and history is indispensable for all those, professionals or amateurs, who have an interest in the organ.
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Good in Good jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" (UK) 1st publication, Ex-library copy with libraary stamp to preliminary pages, the front end paper is missing, hinges solid, pages clean, Good ex-library copy in Good dust jacket with label to spine, in mylar sleeve tped to covers, Boards, xxiv, 584pp, index, line drawings, B&W illus and photos. This book provides a survey of English organ building during the mot innovative 50 years between 1820 and 1870. The book considers most of the major church, cathedrl and concert organs built during this period with notes no the important builders, especially William Hill, whose career froms a linking thread to the narrative. A heavy book. (3.5 JM HOZ 403/b1.
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Reader copy. Ex library hardback with DJ; usual stamps/markings. Light shelf wear to boards & page edges little grubby otherwise a good, clean, sound copy. Heavy book will ship overseas for extra postage. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. 38G*
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Like New. Excellent Dust Jacket. Size: 10x7x1; This book and dust jacket are both in Excellent Condition-Clean, Unmarked and just about As New. This hardcover book has 564 pages including many photos and illustrations. The copyright page shows 1990 as the published date. We always ship in a sturdy box.
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