Now in its 7th edition, this 255 page hard-bound book is the only English-language retail violin price guide published in the last twenty years. Used by dealers and collectors around the world, this work is priced low enough to be of great interest to the casual violin aficionado as well.
The main section lists alphabetically the world's best-known violin makers with some biographical information and the 1942 dollar values of their violins (from the original edition.) Appendices give updated values for these violins for 2006, as well as pricing information on the greatest bow makers.
Selection of an Instrument Helpful suggestions to players on the points to be considered in the selection of an instrument.
Care of the Instrument Things one should know about the adjustment and preservation of an instrument.
European Makers Alphabetical list of European violin makers from the 16th century on, giving a short account of their lives, description of their work and selling prices.
Introduction, by Rembert Wurlitzer
American Makers Biographical notes on contemporary American craftsmen, Professional and amateur, in alphabetical order.
Appendix Contemporary Italian Makers actually conducting business in Italy, though little known in this country.
Supplementary Appendix Concerning Contemporary (1973) Prices. 1980 Price Guide for the European Section by Mr. Jacques Francais
1983 Price Guide for the European Section by Mr. Jacques Francais
How to Choose a Bow and 1988 Bow Price Guide by William Salchow
Publisher's Forward
Biographical Information by Horacio Pineiro
Biographical Information by Israel Chorberg
Foreword by Israel Chorberg and Horacio Pinieiro
1999 Price Guide for the European Section by Israel Chorberg and Horacio Pineiro
1999 Price Guide for Modern and Semi Modern Italian Violin Makers Who Are Now Sought After by Israel Chorberg and Horacio Pineiro
Biographical Information by Robert Ames
Determining the Value of a Bow by Robert Ames
1999 Price Guide for Ebony and Silver Bows by Robert Ames
Afterword, Coda by Harold Chaitman
2006 Price Guide for the European Section by Horacio Pineiro and Israel Chorberg
Biographical Information by Robert Ames
Current Trends in the World of Bows by Robert Ames
2006 Price Guide for Ebony and Silver Bows by Robert Ames
Supplementary Guide To Important Violin Makers Previously Not Listed in Known Violin Makers
Some Observations, Reminiscences and Good Advice from Baldasar Catiglione by Harold Chaitman
