Books on Violin Family Instruments etc.

[Ron Lacey]

Originally Posted by Bob Branstetter

[snip]My favorite reference books for the "House Brands" is the 3 book set titled "Violin Identification and Price Guide published in originally in 1978 by Roy Ehrhardt of Heart of America Press.

[snip]Unfortunately, the first volume of the set is no longer in print.

Looks like only the second volume is now available and the copyright and page proofs are for sale at $50K. Probably won't be back in print unless someone buys the rights.