BAINES, ANTHONY — Woodwind Instruments and Their History
NY: W. W. Norton, 1963. First American Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Revised Edition. Publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Profusely illustrated with B&W photographs and drawings. The first complete book about the instruments of the woodwind section of the orchestra - their history, how they are made, and how they are played.. One small light stain on bottom edge only, gift inscription on first preliminary page, else fine; otherwise unmarked, tight, square, clean, and unread. The price-clipped dust jacket is in otherwise perfect condition. VERY GOOD/NEAR FINE.. Photographs and Drawings. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 384 pages. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket .