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Representing the culmination of nine years of meticulous research by our esteemed international team, this publication is a valuable resource for experts and violinmakers. Overcoming the challenges of researching old instruments, the Library Edition provides curated provenances for nearly 850 instruments, offering a crucial starting point for the next generation of scholars to deepen their expertise.
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Collaborating with collectors, dealers, colleagues, and institutions, this project leverages a wealth of shared records. The scale of this publication not only builds upon existing research but also surpasses all previously published sources.
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Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works
• Library Edition
• 1000 copies
• Quarterbound in fine grey cloth with spines of different colour
• Gold foil debossing on the cover
• Dimensions: 300 x 360mm
• 6 volumes (not sold separately)
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