Bidspirit auction | The Organ and Its Music

The Organ and Its Music in the Netherlands 1500–1800 | WITH 2 Original LP Records | Luxury Scholarly Edition – 1971 - An impressive, large-format and richly produced scholarly volume devoted to the development of the organ and its music in the Low Countries (Netherlands & Belgium) from 1500 to 1800—one of the golden eras of European organ building. 📖 This monumental work combines musicology, history, and art, tracing the evolution of organ construction and repertoire from the Renaissance to the early 19th century. 🎼 Exceptional feature:  • Includes 2 original LP vinyl records  • Separate cloth-covered case for the records  • Accompanying notes booklet  • Offers an authentic listening experience of the music discussed in the book 📚 Content:  • In-depth study of organ building traditions  • Coverage of major organ builders and regional styles  • Musical analysis of organ repertoire  • Documentation of historic churches and instruments 🎨 Features:  • Large-format deluxe volume  • 341 pages  • High-quality tipped-in colour plates  • Black & white illustrations  • Foldout maps 📦 Details: Title: The Organ and Its Music in the Netherlands 1500–1800 Authors: Flor Peeters & Maarten Albert Vente Publisher: Mercatorfonds, Antwerp Year: 1971 Binding: Blue cloth with leather spine, gilt lettering Pages: 341 Includes: ✔ 2 original LP records ✔ Separate cloth case + booklet Condition: Very good condition – well preserved; records present as shown. 💎 A highly desirable collector’s item—combining a prestigious art book with original period recordings. Ideal for collectors of classical music, organ history, and fine illustrated books.