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The following pages contain most of the available reference and repair books available today on Musical Boxes, Band/Fairground Organs and other automatic musical instruments.
I also have used books and out-of-print for sale....call or e-mail if you're looking for a particular title!
Unfortunately, many of the books only go through one printing and are quickly out of print. Some are re-printed, but it sometimes is many years between the first and second editions! Some of the books from overseas are not always available.
If you see an interesting book, I advise you to purchase it while you can!
If you know of other books in related fields that would be of interest, please let me know....I'll be happy to research the idea of adding it to this catalog.
To place an order, e-mail me at musicbox@frontiernet.net (note: this is a new e-mail address as of 09/2008...please change your records!) OR call 315-684-9977.
Payment can be made by PayPal, Visa/Mastercard Charges, Money Order (U.S. or International), or Personal Check (must be drawn on a U.S. bank).
Books vary in their mailing weight....and method of shipping. Payment by charge card is preferred, so actual postage can be added to the order.
Choices of methods of mailing in the U.S. are: Media Mail (cheapest) or Priority Mail. Express mail can be arranged. On heavy-weight orders I can ship via UPS.
International shipments: MUST be paid for by charge card (unless other arrangements are made prior to shipping) all orders are shipped via Global Priority or Global Express, your choice. (There is no more "surface mail.")
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ENCYCLOPEDIA of MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - by Q. David Bowers
Long acknowledged as THE reference source for information on a broad variety of mechanical musical instruments from Disc and Cylinder boxes to Orchestrions, Monkey Organs to Reproducing Pianos!
1008 pages profusely illustrated (almost every page). Hardcover.
#B101 - $125.00
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THE MUSIC BOX MAKERS - The History of the Music Box in Ste. Croix - Jean-Claude Piguet This monumental work studies the social and economic conditions of the cradle of the Music Box Industry. From its inception in the early 1800's to modern times, the histories and backgrounds of all the musical box manufacturers of the Ste. Croix region are documented. Hundreds of pictures! Originally published in French, this English translation was undertaken by the Musical Box Society International so more could read and enjoy this travel through time. Read and understand the trials and struggles of the men and women who strove to stay alive and keep the musical box industry thriving! A great gift idea for any musical box enthusiast! 332 pages, hard cover. #B176 - $75.00 ____________________________________________________
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THE MUSICAL BOX - A Guide for Collectors - by Arthur W.J. G. Ord-Hume
Covers the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology...with complete diagrams of teh various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries; indexes of manufacturers; box styles; tune sheets; complete British and American patent lists; tips on maintaining, repairing and purchasing boxes; and a price guide.
Many (57) full color photographs and almost 600 black & white photos of boxes and their mechanisms. Eighty detailed diagrams explaining some of the mechanical function to help collectors use, maintain and repair boxes in their collections.
No musical library would be complete without this definitive reference book! Hardcover. 8 1/2" x 11", 336 pages.
#B130 - $79.95
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AUTOMATIC ORGANS - by Arthur Ord-Hume
Another well researched and written book by one of the most prolific writers on Automatic Musical Instruments! This reference AND REPAIR BOOK traces the history of the Automatic Organ in both the U.S. and Europe. Repleat with hundreds of color and b/w pictures on high quality glossy paper.
Weighing in at 4.5 pounds it certainly carries its weight in information! Standard size format, hard cover.
Stock #2007 - $125.00
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CYLINDER MUSICAL BOX DESIGN and REPAIR - by H.A.V. Bulleid
Recognized as one of the leading authorities on Musical Boxes, Mr. Bulleid writes technical articles for the Musical Box Society of Great Britain and the Musical Box Society International. Text includes information on Cylinder Musical Box Theory; Special Types of Musical Boxes; Makers: Contemporary Swiss Boxes; Tune Sheets; Approach to Restoration; Case Restoration; composers; Music Boxes in Film & Fiction, etc. 234 pages. Illustrated. Soft cover. (Out of print - available while my supply lasts.)
#B111 - $29.95
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CYLINDER MUSICAL BOX TECHNOLOGY - by H.A.V. Bulleid
An extension of the above book (#B111), Mr. Bulleid continues his research into the development of the Cylinder Musical Box. Containing dating charts of no less than 11 makers; short biographies and tune dates of some 40 composers; illustrations and identification of 50 tune cards...these are just some of the topics covered! He also gives more information on makers and agents, and elnarges his previous comments on the contrmporary Swiss musical box scene. 296 pages, 155 illustrations and 13 tables. Soft cover. (Out of print, available as long as my supply lasts.)
#B127 - $39.95
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KLANGKUNST Published for the exhibit celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Musical Box at the Schweizerisces Landesmuseum in Zurich, Switzerland. Filled with clear, detailed color and b/w pictures it tracing the development of the musical movements from the early sur plateau movements in tiny containers, to the large disc boxes! It is one of the few books published which shows in detail what the actual mechansims look like! Though the text is in German, the pictures, which take up over 2/3 of the book, need very little explanation. While you are browsing through the book, play the accompanying Compact Disc Recording....from the earliest musical seal to the later disc boxes...over 70 minutes of music! Soft cover, 246 pages + Compact Disc. Out of print - only 2 left! #B141 - $75.00 ____________________________________________________
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MUSIC BOXES - Nasu Orgel Museum - by Ken Tanaka Musical Museums are very popular in Japan....the tiny island boasts over 30 public and private museums! This small format book (4" x 6") is packed with sharp, detailed color pictures. Though written in Japanese, the pictures are self-explanatory. Musical watches, clocks, novelties, unusual automata, cylinder and disc boxes and much, much more! Many of the instruments have never before been published. 256 pages, 213 of which are filled with pictures. Soft cover. #B167 - $19.95 ____________________________________________________
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MUSIC IN TIME - Exhibit Catalog Published by the Musical Box Society International. In 1990-91 I organized an exhibit of Automatic Musical Instruments for the MBSI at the Natinoal Assoc. of Watch and Clock Collectors in Columbia, PA. Cylinder & disc boxes, automata, orgnas, early mechanisms and musical clocks...80 pages worth! Softcover (proceeds go to the MBSI Museum fund) (Out of Print) #B105 - $12.00 ____________________________________________________
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MUSICAL AUTOMATA - Catalog from the Museum in Utrecht A wide variety of automatic musical instruments from automata to watches is covered....Musical Clocks, Musical Boxes, Reed Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Orchestrions, Organs, Automata and more! Then National Museum in Utrecht, Netherlands, is recognized world-wide for its collectoin and special exhibitions of these marvelous instruments. Dr. J.J. Hasspels has written the text of this catalog in English to make this even more enjoyable than just looking at great pictures (of which there are 136 in color and over 300 in b/w)! Engravings and musical scores too! Detailed attention is given to the history, techniquie and music of the various instruments. 256 pages. Hardcover. #B135 - $79.95 _____________________________________________________
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Die Osterreichisch Spielwerkemanufaktur - by Luuk Goldhoorn Studies the manufacture of musical movements in Austria. Though written in German, much can be learned from the pictures, charts, line drawings and reprints of letter and documents. There is a summary in English , movement patents, a tuning scale and list of composers and common tunes and their dates. If you can translate the German, you're that much more informed! Each book is signed and numbered by the author. Limited edition to only 800 copies. 175 pages, 6" x 9" format, hard cover. #B160 - $25.00 ____________________________________________________
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DIE WIENER FLOTENUHR - by Helmut Kowar Written in German, but with excellent easily-understood color pictures, this book features the barrel organ clocks of Vienna. Excellent pictures of the overall instruments and detailed photos of the mechanisms! History and specifications for each are noted. 300 pages, hard cover. (There is a CD recording of these flute clocks in the Audio secton of this catalog.) #B156 - $65.00 _____________________________________________________
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ON DISPLAY The Fair Organ Preservation Society of Great Britain celebrated it's 40th anniversary by publishing this compilation of magnificent photos and histories of fair and street organs. Trace the history of old and new makers and enjoy the art of these wonderful machines through articles by respected authors and the 205 photos (46 in full color). 128 pages, hard cover. Only 12 left! #B162 - $35.00 ____________________________________________________
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THE AMERICAN CAROUSEL ORGAN - by Ron Bopp
The first book dedicated to just American manufactured carousel organs, this book covers the 40 year span of the production of these wonderful machines! Most of us remember riding a carousel as children, but the sound of the band organ playing while we spun round and round, and grabbed for that brass ring resounds in our minds also. The history and different models of organs made by the Wurlitzer, North Tonawanda Musical Instrumnet Works, Artizan, and deKleist companies.....as well as hundreds of pictures, are covered in this book. There is even a CD included so you can hear these great machines! 283 pages, hard cover. SPECIAL PRICE! #B175 - $39.95
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COLORADO'S HISTORIC CAROUSELS - Video Professionally filmed for a PBS broadcast, this video takes you back to the golden days of the Carousel! See and hear about Colorado's five remaining original carousels, lovingly cared for and in full operation for all to enjoy! The soundtrack features one of the three remaining Wurlitzer Monster Military Band Organs. This video has won both reginoal and international awards for writing, research and narration (The Heartland Emmy)! 45 minutes; VHS format. #V131 - $19.95 ____________________________________________________
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BAND ORGAN POSTCARDS! Two different assortments of 16 cards each! All feature different kinds of band organs, dance organs, fairground organs, etc. Full color, heavy quality paper. Great for birthday or holiday greetings, thank you cards or as a gift to a friend! _____________________________________________________
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MUSIKAUTOMATEN Catalog from the Museum in the Castle of Bruchsal, Germany. A walk through the collection of this wonderful museum! 37 color and 12 b/w pictures including machines by Welte, Black Forest flute and organ clocks, pianola, English Salon Organs, Cylinder and Disc musical boxes, Bruder, Ruth, Weber, Wurlitzer, Pathe, Hupfeld, etc. Clear, detailed pictures. Text in German. 53 pages, soft cover. #B138 - $22.50 _____________________________________________________
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PIANO SERVICING, TUNING and REBUILDING - by Art Reblitz
Considered the world standard on the subject, this is the most famous and widely used book ever published on how to repair, service, rebuild and tune pianos! Large, clear drawings and photographs make it easily understood. Used as a textbook in over 25 piano servicing schools...and endorsed by the house of Steinway! This is THE book for people who have a piano and simply want to service it themselves or who want to restore a used one. 178 pages, soft cover.
#B125 - $29.95
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