Pierce Piano Atlas (Paperback)

~ Bob Pierce (Author), Larry Ashley (Author)

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Product Description

The Piano Atlas, first published in 1947 and now in its 11th edition, is available in hard cover and paper back. No other directory provides such a wealth of information on piano manufacturers dating back to the early eighteen hundreds.This unique publication includes over 12,00 piano names, providing ready reference to serial numbers, dates of manufacturer, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

W. R. (Bob) Pierce spent 68 years in the piano and organ business and was internationally known as Mr. Piano. His son, Larry Ashley who joined the business in 1963, spent over 20 of those years working with his father in their Mr. Piano Salon. Bob collaborated with N. E. Michel on the first Atlas published in 1947. In 1963 Bob and Larry assumed sole ownership and expanded the Pierce Piano Atlas to include international brands. The Atlas is now updated and published by Larry E. Ashley. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Pierce Piano Atlas; 10th edition (September 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911138021
• ISBN-13: 978-0911138023
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,700,935 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of information!, August 5, 1999

By A Customer

The Pierce Piano Atlas provides a fantastic source of information about manufacturers and the dates pianos were built. Our web site, PianoWorld.com is dedicated to providing information about pianos. We often refer to this book to find the answers our visitors are looking for. Although there are other books that provide this type of information, none seem as complete as the Pierce Atlas.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Piano Manufacturers, history, serial numbers & year made., May 10, 1997

By A Customer

The publisher, www.pinon.com/atlas/, 05/10/97:1997 10th Edition Regular Paperback Now Available TRULY AN INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE - The 10th Edition has been authoritatively expanded, enlarged and updated to include over 12,000 names providing ready reference to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of some manufacturers and other pertinent information. A lifetime has been devoted to developing this unique publication. No other directory gives you such a wealth of factual, historical piano knoledge. Now published by Larry Ashley, Bob Pierce's son

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the Best Source for Piano Ages, March 21, 2009

By	Frank Baxter "PianoWorld.com" (Pompano Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pierce Piano Atlas 12th Edition (Paperback)

The Pierce Piano Atlas has been a trusted source for the piano industry and the public for many years now. It is still the best single source when you want to know how old a piano is.

With over 12,000 piano manufacturers represented it is the book to turn to when trying to uncover the date a piano was built. The latest (12th) edition also has lots of interesting tidbits about the piano and the piano industry.

If you are in the piano business, or are an enthusiast, this is a great book to add to your library.

Frank B.
PianoWorldDotCom