Fairfield, KNOWN VIOLIN MAKERS 6th edition ON SALE $20.00
***SPECIAL PRICE*** This 6th edition is OUT OF PRINT. The 255 page hard-bound book was the only English-language retail violin price guide published for 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.
Helpful suggestions to players on the points to be considered in the selection of an instrument.
Care of the Instrument XII
Things one should know about the adjustment and preservation of an instrument.
European Makers 1
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 127
American Makers 129
Biographical notes on contemporary American craftsmen, Professional and amateur, in alphabetical order.
Appendix 189
Contemporary Italian Makers actually conducting business in Italy, though little known in this country.
Supplementary Appendix 193
Concerning Contemporary (1973) Prices.
1980 Price Guide for the European Section 201
by Mr. Jacques Francais
1983 Price Guide for the European Section 211
by Mr. Jacques Francais
How to Choose a Bow and 1988 Bow Price Guide 219
by William Salchow
Publisher's Forward 226
Biographical Information 227
Horacio Pineiro
Biographical Information 228
Israel Chorberg
Foreword 229
by Israel Chorberg and Horacio Pinieiro
1999 Price Guide for the European Section 231
by Israel Chorberg and Horacio Pineiro
1999 Price Guide for Modern and Semi Modern Italian Violin Makers Who Are Now Sought After 245
