Book w/article on Adolphe Sax Invention & Early History of Saxophone (2003)

Description

Back issue of the 2003 Journal of the American Musical Instrument Society.  Includes book length article "Invention and Early History of the of Saxophone" by Robert Howe. 90 pages, profusely illustrated.  This is the definitive article on the invention and early history of the saxophone, showing how Adolphe Sax started low, with ophicleide-shaped basses, when first producing the saxophone.  Widely cited by other authors.  Price includes shipment by USPS Media Mail.  Other articles in this Journal on the American cornet soloist Rhudolf Hall, Japanese Koto zithers and on the wood used for Stradavari violins. Can be bought from the publisher for + shipping.  Don't be afraid to make me an offer.