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Antique original violin method book titled:
“Practical Instruction for the Violin on Scientific Principles”
by Charles Henning, published by Oliver Ditson Company.
This edition is entered according to Act of Congress in 1864, making it a true 19th-century instructional music book.
Features include:
• Early structured violin instruction and exercises
• Musical notation and progressive lessons
• Bilingual format (German & English text)
• Period illustrations demonstrating violin technique and posture
• Original publisher advertisements and musical literature pages
This is a great collectible for:
• Violin players and teachers
• Antique music book music education history
• Display or reference
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Condition
• Overall antique condition with significant age wear
• Covers show heavy discoloration, staining, and edge wear
• Spine worn but still attached
• Some binding looseness visible in photos
• Pages show toning and minor creases
• No major missing sections observed, but age-related wear still intact and readable
Please review all photos carefully for condition details.
