On the sensations of tone as a physiological basis for the theory of music / by Hermann L.F. Helmholtz, M.D. ; translated with the author's sanction from the third German edition, with additional notes and an additional appendix by Alexander J. Ellis
London : Longmans, Green, and Co, 1875. First Edition. Good copy only in the original cloth-covered boards, blind-decorated and with a gilt-titled spine. Both boards somewhat stained along their fore-edges; endbands somewhat worn, with a small tear to the top front joint. Front hinge cracked, with mull holding secure. Internally very well-preserved, with text remaining clean and strong. Item #458716
Physical description: xxiv, 824, 28 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm. Notes: Translation of: Die Lehre von den Tonempfindungen als physiologische Grundlage für die Theorie der Musik. Includes bibliographical references and index. Separately-paginated publisher's advertisements to the rear. Subjects: Music - Acoustics and physics. Music - Physiological aspects. Sound - Physiological effect. Hearing - Physiology. Psychoacoustics. Tone - Perception. Musical intervals and scales. Music theory - History - 19th century. Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894.
Price: €895.00