Bows for Musical Instruments of the Violin Family

by Joseph Roda 

Library edition.  Chicago:  William Lewis & Son, 1959  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Russet brown covers with leatherette spine are mostly clean, with gilt title.  Corners are sharp. 
• Spine has gilt text and is bright with softened ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• End papers/ pastedowns are russet brown to match covers and show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Owner inscription on title page; some ink transfer to limitation page.  See photos.
• Illustrations are bright and clear. 
• Interior is gently age-toned. 
• Inside pages have scattered marginalia, underlining, notes at end of text.  See photos.
• PS2024.0417

335 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches

A very good copy of this seminal luthier reference book about bows and bow makers, compiled by the late Chicago violinist Joseph Madison Roda (1894–1970).  It includes detailed illustrations prepared by Gladys Mickel Bell (1901–1992). 

With scattered marginal annotations in pencil, and notes at the back of the volume.

First printing, Library Edition.  This book is #822/3000 copies.

Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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