Guide to the Loan Collection and List of Musical Instruments, Manuscripts, Books, Paintings, and Engravings, Exhibited in the Gallery and Lower Rooms

""Guide To The Loan Collection And List Of Musical Instruments, Manuscripts, Books, Paintings, And Engravings, Exhibited In The Gallery And Lower Rooms Of The Albert Hall"" is a book written by Alfred J. Hipkins and published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the collection of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, paintings, and engravings that were exhibited in the Gallery and Lower Rooms of the Albert Hall. The collection was a loan collection, meaning that the items were borrowed from various sources for the purpose of the exhibition. The book provides an overview of the collection, including detailed descriptions and photographs of each item. It also includes a list of the lenders and the sources from which the items were borrowed. The book is organized into sections, with each section focusing on a different type of item, such as musical instruments, manuscripts, books, paintings, and engravings. The author, Alfred J. Hipkins, was a well-known musicologist and collector of musical instruments. He was also a curator at the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) and was instrumental in the establishment of the museum's musical instrument collection. His expertise in the field of musical instruments is evident in the book, as he provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the instruments on display. Overall, ""Guide To The Loan Collection And List Of Musical Instruments, Manuscripts, Books, Paintings, And Engravings, Exhibited In The Gallery And Lower Rooms Of The Albert Hall"" is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of music and art in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, paintings, and engravings.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.