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John W. Ward, Music for Elizabethan Lutes, Two Volumes (Clarendon Press Oxford, 1992) (hardcover with acetate protective sheath), $150, plus $10 shipping to US destinations only.
The Sampson Lute Book (Boethius Press, 1974) (hardcover). $75, plus $7 shipping to US destinations only.
The Brogyntyn Lute Book C.1595-1600 (Boethius Press, 1978) (hardcover) $30, plus $5 shipping to US destinations only. Ships from Sacramento, CA USA
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The book is a conclusion of a 15 year project between the staff of the Guild of American Luthiers and Robert Lundberg.
The most comprehensive, authoritative work on understanding and building authentic lutes, by a world renowned luthier and scholar. Historical section covers the development of the lute from the 15th through the 18th century with over 100 photographs of ancient lutes and 50 diagrams; practicum section covers the construction of the lute in minute detail with over 600 step-by-step photographs and a dozen diagrams.
Includes a list of historic makers, catalog of extant historic lutes, bibliography and index, plus complete reduced images of seven lute plans.
Book is in new condition.
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This book may be purchased individually or as part of the larger set for $500 USD.
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Book in excellent condition, slight staining and wear to cover.
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