Hard-to-find Books
By Nancy Fratti
Chris Kalstone asked about purchasing a copy of the "Treasury of Mechanical Music." The last copy I've seen for sale sold at the MBSI National auction in Chicago for $500 ! Please note that there was heavy bidding by a German member who REALLY wanted it for their Society's library -- but there was also one other person bidding against him ! I've not had a copy to sell in over 12 years! I suggest trying a large library if you need access to the info in that particular book.
Someone else asked for a copy of the "Marvelous World of Music Machines." While I don't have a copy in hand right now, you might try contacting Jere Ryder in New Jersey at 908-273-1513. They might have a copy.
The "Encyclopedia of Mechanical Musical Instruments" has been out-of- print for over a year and there is no projected reprint date. I am compiling a list of people who want that particular book so that I can show there is still interest and that it would be worthwhile to reprint. Anyone wishing a copy of the Encyclopedia when it is reprinted can send me their name and address and I'll let them know when (or if) it is available.
Nancy Fratti
Panchronia Antiquities
MusicBoxLady@Juno.com
[ Nancy, I think that you have a worthwhile new service here, something
[ like "Book-buyer's Ombudsman"! Put my name on your list: I'll pay
[ $100 myself for a copy of "Treasury of Mechanical Music." I wonder
[ how many orders are needed to convince the publisher it should be
[ reprinted. -- Robbie Rhodes |
(Message sent Wed 22 Jan 1997, 17:23:54 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.) |
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