Lyon And Healy's Catalogue Of Rare Old Violins, Etc. (1798) is a comprehensive catalog of rare and old violins, violas, cellos, and other stringed instruments. The catalog was compiled by the renowned Chicago-based music company, Lyon And Healy, and was first published in 1798. The book contains detailed descriptions and photographs of over 600 instruments, including some of the most famous and valuable violins in history, such as the Stradivarius and Guarneri. The catalog also includes information on the history and provenance of each instrument, as well as the specifications and measurements of their various parts. This book is an invaluable resource for collectors, musicians, and anyone interested in the history and craftsmanship of stringed instruments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.