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$13.73The Story
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding slightly shaky. Clean text.
This comprehensive reference work presents a definitive historical account of automatic musical instruments. The volume chronicles the intricate evolution of player pianos, music boxes, orchestrions, and other self-playing mechanisms, detailing their engineering marvels and profound cultural impact. It uncovers the ingenuity behind their creation, illustrating their significant place in the history of entertainment and technology. Meticulous research provides an invaluable resource for collectors, enthusiasts, and historians. This authoritative text serves as an essential guide to understanding the artistry and mechanics of automatic music.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding slightly shaky. Clean text.
This comprehensive reference work presents a definitive historical account of automatic musical instruments. The volume chronicles the intricate evolution of player pianos, music boxes, orchestrions, and other self-playing mechanisms, detailing their engineering marvels and profound cultural impact. It uncovers the ingenuity behind their creation, illustrating their significant place in the history of entertainment and technology. Meticulous research provides an invaluable resource for collectors, enthusiasts, and historians. This authoritative text serves as an essential guide to understanding the artistry and mechanics of automatic music.
