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Einsiedeln, Switzerland: Verlagsanstalt Benziger & Co., 1936. Classic comprehensive preeminent reference text presents a detailed treatise on the culturally important and technically difficult areas of the organ. Topics covered include methodology; mathematical and physical fundamentals; aerostatics and aerodynamics; sound analysis; architectural acoustics; harmonics; musical tendancy; construction of the organ; pneumatics and mechanical controls; pedal change-over; electric motors for direct current; electrical organ control; organ sounding styles; types of organs; dynamics of the organ art; maintenance of the organ; etc. Text in German. 850 pgs. Photo-frontispiece. Gilt spine. Illustrated with numerous diagrams, charts, tables, drawings, and photographs, including a fold-out chart. Prior ownership nameplate pastedown and stamp on the front endpaper. Front and rear hinges repaired; light browning to edges of a few front and rear endpages; tiny scuff to outer edge. Average rubbing to front and… Read More