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