{"product_id":"modern-harpsichord-makers-john-paul-1st-edition","title":"Modern Harpsichord Makers, John Paul — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Large 8vo, pp. [viii], 280.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine in a Very Good dust-jacket. The burgundy cloth boards remain exceptionally crisp and clean, boasting sharp corners and a firm, square binding that shows no signs of leaning. Crucially, the gilt lettering on the spine is brilliantly unoxidised and bright, presenting beautifully. Internally, the text block is tight, and the pages remain bright and entirely free of the foxing or spotting that frequently plagues publications from this era. The original unclipped dust-jacket has structurally survived very well with no significant chips or tears, though it does exhibit faint, expected age-toning to the white panels and minor rubbing along the upper edges. It is now protected in a removable, clear archival sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a true first edition, confirmed by the presence of the 1981 publication year on both the title and copyright pages, with no indication of subsequent printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHeavily illustrated with black-and-white photographic plates and diagrams, the text serves as both a historical record and a technical manual. Of minor provenance note, the rear flap of the dust-jacket bears an adhesive label from a contemporary owner (\"Christopher S. Boase... Rainhill Hospital, Merseyside\"), adding a touch of localised history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile not inherently rare on the open market, locating a copy with such vibrant, unfaded cloth and a complete, well-preserved dust-jacket is becoming increasingly uncommon for this title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eModern Harpsichord Makers\u003c\/i\u003e, John Paul provides a fascinating, hands-on exploration of the late-twentieth-century early music revival in Britain. Through detailed conversations and profiles of nineteen leading craftsmen, the author delves into the intricate artistry, historical techniques, and mechanical challenges of building harpsichords, clavichords, and virginals in the modern era. Richly informative and deeply engaging, it remains an essential reference for early music enthusiasts, instrument makers, and cultural historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55593234530643,"sku":"6429","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261019_114433.jpg?v=1792844803","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/modern-harpsichord-makers-john-paul-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}