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Issue: 1931 2260

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air of distinction prevailing in the cultured home. It is an incomparable decoration of graceful
line and glowing finish for the important room dedicated to guests and pleasure. Like a storied
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jewel or an aristocratic person, the Steinway lends to its surroundings the romance of its magnifi-
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MISCHA LEVITZKI, the color,
ful young master of the piano,
says: "Each Steinway is a
masterpiece of art and an in-
spiration to me in my work."
dition. Wagner, Liszt, Caruso, Hofmann, Paderewski, Rachmaninoff . . . in the daily lives
of all of these, each a genius who marks the progress of musical history, the Steinway has played its
intimate, unfailing part. And in the theaters, concert halls and great homes of Europe and
America, its pure, rich music, like a thread of brilliant song, has woven its way through courtships,
entertainments and art that have become part of the very foundations of our cultural past.
A Steinway will provide two or three generations with the means of entertainment as well as instruction for
the children. As an instrument for such instruction, the Steinway ranks as a virtual necessity; for children who are
introduced to music through the Steinway form no second-rate conceptions of tone and performance out of which they
later will have to struggle. Yet this veritable Instrument of the Immortals . . . built to ever-rising standards by the same
family for more than half a century . . . is purchasable on terms that even the most careful budget can provide for.
And it will stand up through years of rigorous use that actually would see the end of two or three inferior pianos.
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be "plus transportation" beyond New York and its suburbs. Used pianos
of all makes will be accepted in partial exchange for any style of Steinway.
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August, 1931
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
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FROM THE
BUYERS' GUIDE
AMERICAN PIANOS
Issue of 1931—Industrial Section
MATHUSHEK PIANO MFG. CO., estab-
lished 1863; incorporated 1866. Manufac-
turers of the Mathushek grands, uprights
and player-pianos, reproducing pianos, and
Period models. Charles Jacob, Presi-
dent; C. Albert Jacob, Treasurer; John H.
Gettell, Secretary. Factory and offices,
132nd St. and Alexander Ave., New York
City. Foreign Division, 79 Alexander Ave.,
New York City, U. S. A.
See Mathushek pianos; Part 1, pages 13 to 106.
The Blue Book of
American Pianos
4.
Jfc,
Guide and Values of
American Instruments
Price
5 0 Cents
"St
The Mathushek
trade-mark
This old-established concern has been favorably known
not only in the United States but in foreign countries
for many years. The excellence of its product as to
tone and durability have built up a wonderful reputa-
tion and a very great demand. The distinctive features
of construction make the instrument perfectly adaptable
to the most adverse extreme in climatic conditions.
Under the guidance of its present executives the Mathu-
shek company has progressed to a point among the
foremost in the piano industry. With increased facili-
ties of the most modern and up-to-date character the
distinction, which long ago marked the fine old
Mathushek piano, is steadily and actively being ex-
tended. The Mathushek Piano Manufacturing Com-
pany is a wealthy institution and one of the highest
in reliability and commercial standing, producing one
of the highest grade pianos of distinctive character.
Financial and commercial standing are unquestion-
able. ( I )
Classifies all Pianos as to Quality, Origin
and Characteristics. The various grades
analyzed. A comprehensive record of their
manufacturers.
PUBLISHED BY
PRESTO PUBLISHING COMPANY
417 South Dearborn Street
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U. S. A.
Issue of 1931 •
Title Page—First Edition
Buyers* Guide
-1931 -
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