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Harrison and Harrison Ltd., Organ Builders - Specification Leaflets of Church Organs -
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63 leaflets mainly of British church organ specifications by Harrison and Harrison Ltd.
R200 for 63 leaflets
Harrison & Harrison Ltd is a British company that makes and restores pipe organs, based in Durham and established in 1861. It is well known for its work on instruments such as King's College Cambridge,[1] Westminster Abbey,[2] and the Royal Festival Hall.[3]
History of the firm
Thomas Harrison established an organ building company in 1861 in Rochdale, then moved to Durham in 1872. The company was moderately successful but did not achieve real success until 1896 when Thomas's sons Arthur and Harry took over. Harry designed the organs and Arthur proved to be a particularly gifted voicer, resulting in commissions for rebuilds of several great organs including Durham Cathedral, the Grand Organ at the Royal Albert Hall and new commissions including Westminster Abbey, and Rossall School (1925).
In the post-war period Harrisons contributed significantly to the renaissance of classical organ building; their instruments for the Royal Festival Hall (designed in close collaboration with Ralph Downes) and St Albans Abbey (for Peter Hurford) are of particular importance. To those two landmark instruments may be added the organs of Coventry Cathedral, the chapel of Somerville College, Oxford and St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, all of these instruments being built during the tenure of Cuthbert Harrison and under his direction.
(Synopsis from https://en.wikipedia.org/)
Leaflets, some single page, some double page. See photographs.
Condition: Very Good to Fine. Aged though.
Most are numbered on front top right-hand corner with pen that has faded.
See photographs for details. Due to space limitations on Bid or Buy not all leaflets could be photographed and included. If you need more information, please contact us directly. We will be happy to assist.
Binding Condition: Very Good.
Overall Condition: Very Good.
Size: most of the leaflets are approximately 258 mm x 203 mm.
Ideal for the organ enthusiast, builder, restorer and even for professional organ players.
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