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Here is the list of historic musical instrument trade catalogs that I've been able to locate. Note citations vary in completeness. However, if anyone wishes to add information to this list, please email me.
Earhuff, John G. & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Is this not Retail?" Vol 12 #12 (Mar 24 1886), p. 194. Reed organ manufacturer
Earhuff, John G. & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 13 #7 (Aug 18 1886), p. 106
Ebe Piano Co. Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1917, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Edgerton, William H. Automatic Musical Instruments Pricing Guide 1977‑1978. Darien, CN: William H. Edgerton; 1977, 192 p. Mechanical instruments. Brief description of instruments, and prices divided by company. Library of Congress ML155.A9
Ehrhardt, Roy. Violin Identification and Price Guide. Kansas City, MO: Heart of America Press; 1978. 2 vols. Reprints pages from historic trade catalogs. Library of Congress ML155.E4
Elderly Instruments. Electric instruments and accessories. Lansing, MI: Elderly Instruments; [n.d., n.p.] 4 items. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00417
Elderly Instruments. Ladies & gentlemen, welcome to Elderly instruments this is our catalog. East Lansing, MI: Elderly Instruments; [19--], 115 p.: ill.; 27 cm. Library of Congress ML155.E46
Elderly Instruments. Vintage & Used Instruments. Lansing, MI: Elderly Instruments; [ca. 1996, n.p.] 9 items. Used instrument list. Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00261
Elderly Instruments. [Elderly Instruments Catalog]. Lansing, MI: Elderly Instruments, 1975, [n.p.] Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00009
Elkington. Catalogue of Musical Instrument Accessories. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #26
Ellington Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1902-1915, [n.d.] (See Baldwin Piano Co.) Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Ellis, John F. Descriptive Catalog of Music and Musical Instruments. Washington, D.C.: John F. Ellis; [ca. 1867], 24 p. General music retailer, featuring pianos. Library of Congress ML155.E
Emerson Piano Co. Catalogue. [Boston, MA: Emerson; ca. 1909, n.p.] Schubert Club
Emerson Piano Co. The Emerson Piano. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #143
Emerson Piano Co. Ill. catalog of grand and upright pianos. 65,000 now in use, etc. [Boston, MA: Emerson Piano Co.; 1895], 8vo. 25 p., wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Emerson Piano Co. Upright and Square Pianofortes. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #115
Emerson Piano Co. [Catalogue.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 17 #16 (Oct 17 1888), p. 289. Manufacturer of player-pianos and pianos
Emerson Piano Co. [Catalogue. Boston, MA: Emerson]; 1889, 16 p.: ill.; 23 cm. Established 1849. Used by C. H. Shepard, Binghamton, N.Y., a seller of pianos, organs, and sewing machines. Winterthur #1385
Emerson Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1878-1910, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Emerson Piano Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Endicott, George. Prices of piano fortes. [NY, NY: George Endicott; ca. 1860], Broadside; 26 cm. Endicott sold instruments manufactured by New-York Piano Forte Manufacturing Co. Winterthur #1386
Epiphone Banjo Corp. Epiphone Recording Banjos. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1928, [n.p.] Smithsonian #173
Epworth. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d.] (See Williams Piano & Organ Co.) Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Erard & Co. Erard & Co. Catalogue de Forte‑Pianos & Harpes. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #126
Erard, S. & P. Erard harps. [London: S. & P. Erard]; 1893, 8 p.: ill.; 26 cm. Published in conjunction with World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Winterthur #1387
Erben, Henry & Son. Henry Erben & Son, manufacturers of church organs. NY: Erben; 1880, 18 p. Photocopy: New York: New York Historical Society; 1975. OCLC record #1705602
Estey & Camp. Pianos. Illustrated Catalog. Chicago, IL: Estey & Camp; 1884, 12 p. Keyboard: piano. Uprights and squares. Library of Congress ML155.E82
Estey, J. & Co. J. Estey & Co., manufacturers of cottage organs, Brattleboro, Vt. Brattleboro, Vt.: J. Estey & Co.; [not before 1865], 1 folded sheet ([16] p.): ill.; 27 x 32 cm. folded to 14 x 8 cm. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 E79j
Estey, J. & Co. The Estey organ. Brattleboro, Vt.: J. Estey & Co.; [not before 1876], 1 folded sheet (4 p.): ill.; 51 x 70 cm. folded to 51 x 35 cm. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 E79
Esty, J. & Co. Ill Catalog. [Brattleboro, VT: J. Esty & Co.; 1880], 4to., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Esty, J. & Co. Ill. catalog of Esty organs. [Brattleboro, VT: J. Esty & Co.; 1876], 4to., 24 p., col. pict. wrap. Account of largest factory in world. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Esty, J. & Co. Ill. catalog, desc. and priced - models and styles. [Brattleboro, VT: J. Esty & Co.; 1882], 36 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Esty, J. & Co. Ill., desc. and priced catalog of cottage organs. [Brattleboro, VT: J. Esty & Co.; 1871], 40 p., col. pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Estey, J. & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Cottage Organs. Brattleboro, VT: J. Estey & Co.; 1871, 40 p. Keyboard: free reed, reed organ. This catalog is prefaced by a brief history of the company, and a discussion of the reed organ. Library of Congress ML155.E
Estey, J. & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Cottage Organs. Brattleboro, VT: J. Estey & Co.; 1874, 44 p. Keyboard: free reed, reed organ. Library of Congress ML155.E
Estey, J. & Co. Illustrated catalogue of cottage organs, manufactured by J. Estey & Company, Brattleboro, Vermont: giving a brief account of the most extensive cottage organ establishment in the world; together with a description of the different styles of organs manufactured, their peculiarities and patented improvements: also, the written statements of celebrated musicians, organists, and critics, who have examined the Estey organs, and a few from the thousands of other testimonials received from purchasers and users. N.Y., N.Y.: L.H. Biglow & Co., Printers and Stationers; [1874], 44 p.: ill.; 27 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 E79 1874
Estey, J. & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Cottage Organs ... giving a brief account of the most extensive cottage organ establishment in the world; together with a description of the different styles of organs manufactured, their peculiarities and patented improvements. [Brattleboro, VT: J. Estey & Co.]; 1875, 44 p.: ill.; 27 cm. Established 1846. Includes 15 pages of testimonials. Winterthur #1388
Estey, J. & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Cottage Organs, Harmonic Organs, Boudoir Organs, and Melodeons. Brattleboro, VT: J. Estey & Co.; 1867, 20 p. 8vo, printed wrappers, Illus. Manufactories: South main, Bridge and Flat street. On page 20 & inside rear cover appear full views of the factory buildings in Vermont. Includes 2 16mo items of printed ephemera inserted (one dated April, 1867). Citation generated from on-line description
Estey, J. & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Organs. Brattleboro, VT: J. Estey & Co.; 1883, 35 [i.e. 36] p. Keyboard: free reed, reed organ. Library of Congress ML155.E
Estey Organ Co. Estey Organ. Brattleboro, VT: [Estey Organ Co.]; 1884, 16 p., 16mo. A small catalogue which includes fine cuts of several different styles of organs. Also has a description of the new factory with details on its fire alarm and fire fighting facilities. Wrappers have a view of the plant on the back. Citation generated from on-line description
Estey Organ Co. Illustrated Catalogue ‑ 1888. Brattleboro, VT: Estey Organ Co.; 1888, 24 p. 16mo. A small catalogue of organs, primarily designed for use in churches or chapels. Small woodcut illustrations on most pages. A couple of the organs are for home use. Original green wrappers. Citation generated from on-line description
Estey Organ Co. Illustrated catalogue of organs manufactured by Estey Organ Company, Brattleboro, Vermont. Giving a brief account of the most extensive different styles of organs manufactured, their peculiarities, and patented improvements. ... NY: L.H. Biglow; 1884, 24 p. OCLC record #25573774
Estey Organ Co. Estey Organ Illustrated Price List. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #105
Estey Organ Co. The Estey Organ. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #171
Estey Organ Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 17 #26 (Dec 26 1888), p. 473
Estey Organ Co. see also Robert B. Whiting
Esty Piano Co. Esty Pianos. NY, NY: Esty Piano Co.; [ca. 1907], 20 p. 7 1/8 by 9 inches. Brown paper cover. Pages 8-15 contain black and white photographs of the following piano types; X, B, Puritan, C, D, colonial upright, tiny grand, small grand/parlor grand. No prices included suggesting this is a retail not a wholesale catalog. Pages 16-19 have testimonials, page 20 has an image of the factory. Private collection
Estey Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1886-1950, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Estey Piano Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Estey Piano Co./Estey Piano Corp. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1886-1950, [n.p.]. Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Evans Piano Co., F.O. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920, [n.d.] Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Everette Piano Co. Poems & Catalogue. [Boston, MA: Everette]; 1892, [n.p.] Includes "Sublime Thoughts" from writings of Frances Ridley Havergal. Schubert Club
Everette Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1894-1983, [n.d.] (See John Church Co.) Box 9. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Evette & Schaeffer. Buffet at St. Louis 1904. NY, NY: Carl Fischer; 1904, [8 p.] Wind: clarinet. Discussion of "Clarinets and Temperature." Printed in red, above the title, "Winners of the 'Grand Prix,' St. Louis, 1904." Includes photographs of Evette and Schaeffer. Library of Congress Evette file
Evette & Schaeffer. Buffet. Paris: Evette & Schaeffer; [ca. 1914, 1 p.] Wind: woodwind instruments. Advertisement taken from Musique & Instruments [n.d., n.p.] Reverse advertisement for Le "Gramophone." Library of Congress Evette file
Evette & Schaeffer. Catalogue F. Paris: Evette & Schaeffer; 1921, 8 p. Music: flute music. Includes an insert explaining prices. Library of Congress Evette file
Evette & Schaeffer. Extract from the Official Report Made by the Jury of the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889. Paris: Evette & Schaeffer; [ca. 1890, 4 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo, reed instruments. Not a full listing of instruments sold by this company. Library of Congress Evette & Schaeffer file
Evette & Schaeffer. Manufacturers of the Celebrated "Buffet" Wood & Brass Instruments. London: Alfred Hays; [ca. 1905], 20 p. Wind: flute, piccolo, flageolet, musette, clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, oboe, saxophone. Extensively illustrated. Also, D.C. Miller wrote on cover "Visited this place 1905." Library of Congress Evette file
Evette & Schaeffer. Manufacture Speciale d'Instruments de Musique. Paris: Evette & Schaeffer; 1898, [30 p.] Wind: Band. Library of Congress Evette file
Evette & Schaeffer. Special manufactory of Musical Instruments New Patents Systems for Clarionets, Flutes, Piccolos, Oboes, Bassoons, Cor anglais, Flageolets, & Saxophones. Paris: Evette & Schaeffer; 1893, [4 p.] Wind: Woodwind. U. S. representative was Carl Fischer. Library of Congress Evette file
Excelsior Accordions. [S.l.: n.p.]; 1942, 14 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Export Catalogue of First Class Band Instruments. Catalogo Ilustrado de Exportacido de Instrumentos de Musica. [S.l.: s.n.], 1925. 68 p. Includes engravings of musical instruments and prices. [Spanish spelling is questionable]. Citation generated from on-line description