02746cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324500270013424600840016126400510024530000470029633600260034333700260036933800360039550000310043150802170046252013530067953400670203265300490209965300110214865300240215970000330218370000220221685600720223885600430231099900190235371989UtSlPG20260610134650.0mcr n260607r20231891utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aW.E. Hill & Sons14aThe Salabue Stradivari1 a"The Salabue Stradivari" :  A history of the famous violin known as "le Messie" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-10-31  aCharlene Taylor, Gísli Valgeirsson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Salabue Stradivari: A history and critical description of the famous violin commonly called 'Le Messie'" is a historical account published by W. E. Hill & Sons in the late 19th century, specifically in 1891. This book serves as a critical analysis and detailed examination of one of the most renowned violins crafted by Antonio Stradivari, known for its exceptional construction and storied past. The text draws on authentic sources and includes illustrations to enhance the understanding of this extraordinary instrument.  The book provides an in-depth narrative detailing the history of "Le Messie," chronicling its journey from its creation in 1716 to its eventual possession by notable collectors, including Count Cozio di Salabue and Luigi Tarisio. It explores the intricate craftsmanship of Stradivari, emphasizing distinctive characteristics of the violin, such as its exquisite wood quality and untouched varnish. Furthermore, the work delves into the intricacies of Stradivari's techniques and how this particular instrument’s construction challenges common perceptions regarding the aging and sound quality of violins. Ultimately, the volume not only serves as a significant resource for violin enthusiasts but also preserves the legacy of a timeless masterpiece in the world of music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: W. E. Hill & Sons, 1891  aStradivari, Antonio, approximately 1644-1737  aViolin  aStradivarius violin1 aHarrison, Robert,d1820-18971 aSlocombe, Shirley4 uhttps://archive.org/details/salabuestradivar00hill/page/n3/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71989  c112715d112715