About this title: Using a totally visual approach, this is the ultimate reference guide, with over 4,000 detailed drawings showcasing the evolution of instruments as well as music, from the first primitive whistle to an electronic guitar complete with fuzz box and wahwah pedal. Handsomely illustrated and full of fascinating information for all readers.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Facts on File
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780816013098ISBN:0816013098
Description: Acceptable. MAY HAVE COVER WEAR, SPINE CREASES, HIGHLIGHTING, UNDERLINING & PAGES YELLOWED FROM AGE. FASTER SERVICE FROM US! ! ! read more
Description: Good. 0871963205 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Facts on File
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780871963208ISBN:0871963205
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Sterling
Date Published: 1997-06-30
ISBN-13:9780806998473ISBN:0806998474
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Facts on File
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780816013098ISBN:0816013098
Description: Very Good. No folded pages or writing. First 7 last pages have a little tanning around edges. Light cover wear, mostly at edges. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Facts on File
Date Published: 1985-10
ISBN-13:9780816013098ISBN:0816013098
Description: Very Good. 1985 paperback, no marks noted in or on book, All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping. read more
Edition: not stated
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Facts on File, New York/ Oxford
Date Published: c1976
Description: 4000+ drawings. Near fine, larger trade paper, photo deep red covers. Clean. 320 pgs, ISBN: 0-8160-1309-4. Instruments ancient & modern. Information packed! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Facts on File, New York
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780816013098ISBN:0816013098
Description: VG+ 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 320 pp., fully illus. Light crease across bottom front corner, a bit of wear at corners. Firm, square binding. read more
Binding: Trade Paper
Publisher: Bantam Books, Westminster, Maryland, U.S. A
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780553010824ISBN:0553010824
Description: Illustrated. Good. Out of Print. 320 Pages. It's the best-looking musical encyclopedia ever! Using a completely visual approach, this ultimate reference has over 4, 000 drawings showcasing the evolution of instruments--and music--from primitive whistles to electric guitars (complete with fuzz box and pedal). Exquisite illustrations accompany each entry, with painstaking detail and attention to structure, function, and decoration. Most extraordinary is the range of instruments included: ... read more
Description: Very Good. 0553010824 Excellent condition softcover, 1st printing, October, 1978, no spine creases, light shelf wear, no markngs. Shop & Save With US. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Paddington Press, London, 1976.
Date Published: 1976
Description: Hardback, large 4to, 320pp, numerous illustrations, ex-library, label on endpaper, stamps on title pages and verso, text clean and sound, publisher's red cloth, numbering on spine, Good / no dustwrapper. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Sterling
Date Published: 1997-06-30
ISBN-13:9780806998473ISBN:0806998474
Description: Very Good. First edition, first printing (complete # line), VERY GOOD, slight edgewear and corner crease, no markings, clean and tight copy. read more
Edition: Facts on File Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Facts on File, Inc
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780871963208ISBN:0871963205
Description: Description: 320p. : ill. (some col. ), 1 map, music, ports.; 28cm. Subject: Musical instruments-Dictionaries. Musical instruments-Encyclopedias. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. 1. pp. 320. read more
Edition: Facts on File Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Facts on File, Inc
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780871963208ISBN:0871963205
Description: Description: 320p. : ill. (some col. ), 1 map, music, ports.; 28cm. Subject: Musical instruments-Dictionaries. Musical instruments-Encyclopedias. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. read more
Edition: First American Edition, First Printing
Binding: Original Wrappers
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., inc., New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780806998473ISBN:0806998474
Description: Drawings and Diagrams. Near Fine/Fine. Stated first printing of first American edition [1997] of a book first published in London in 1976. Beautifully designed and profusely illustrated. Bound in original red wrappers with spine lettered in white and with full-color photographic front cover lettered in cream. Contents clean and fresh, binding sturdy and tight. NOTE: This volume's size may require extra shipping. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Facts on File
Date Published: 1976-10
ISBN-13:9780871963208ISBN:0871963205
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
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