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S. Milliot: Les luthiers parisiens, Vol. II: XVIIIe siècle

Hardback, 386pp.


Covering a period not found in most other books, this well-documented, profusely illustrated history of Parisian violin making in the 1700s provides valuable information on masters such as Claude Pierray, Jacques Boquay, Louis Guersan, Jean-Nicolas Lambert, Jean-Baptiste Salomon, Andrea Castagneri and many others. 51 string instruments are featured in photographs (b/w as well as color), including close-ups of important details. The text is accompanied by many facsimiles of original signatures and letters. The book closes with a section entitled "Documents", which includes the inventories (when deceased) of most of the important Parisian violin makers of the 18th century. Text in French and English.