BANJOS: THE TSUMURA COLLECTION, THE RED BOOK

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BANJOS: THE TSUMURA COLLECTION, THE RED BOOK by Akira Tsumura: A rare find: the very first banjo book by Akira Tsumura, published in 1984, with the Japanese supplement and slipcover not before available in the USA edition. These are first edition, all color books with a red slipcover featuring some of the finest banjos in the world. A special, limited edition, it was intended by Tsumura as gifts for important customers and friends. Includes sections on Jazz Age banjos and classic Victorian era instruments featuring banjos from makers such as: Bacon, Gibson, Vega, Epiphone, Paramount, Stromberg, Ludwig, Leedy, Slingerland, Majestic, Fairbanks, S.S. Stewart, Dobson, Cole, Schall and Washburn. There are also sections on banjo ukes, ukuleles, banjo magazines, early catalog covers, music covers, banjo recordings, postcards, banjo curios, and a fascinating section of original banjo patents. Separate sections focus on the collection of James Bollman and the minstrel era collection of Reuben Ruebens. The book itself is in English with a supplement in Japanese. A beautiful book that is a must for every instrument library. Hardcover. 168 pp.
#376-4 .. $250.00

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