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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.
Kagen & Gaines. Wholesale Catalog. [Chicago, IL: Kagen & Gaines]; 1937, 32 p. Offers stringed instruments. Private collection
Kaman Music Distributors. Applause Guitar Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #185
Kaplan Musical String Co. Catalogue of Kaplan Quality Strings. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1956, [n.p.] Smithsonian #244
Kaplan Musical String Co. Catalogue of Kaplan Quality Strings. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1957, [n.p.] Smithsonian #243
Kawai. Kawai Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #110
Kawai Piano Corp. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1969, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kay Musical Instrument Co. Kay Musical Instrument Co. Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #257
Keefer, Brua C. "Keefer" Highest Grade Brass Band Instruments. Williamsport, PA: Brua C. Keefer Mfg. Co.; [ca. 1916, n.p.] Offering Distin model brass instruments. Private collection
Keindl. Keindl Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1893, [n.p.] Smithsonian #196
Keler, Carl. Mitlheilungen uber mechanische. Nr. 3. [S.l.]: Carl Keler; [ca. 1910], 8 p. oversized. Player pianos, music boxes, violins, etc. [Keler is as it appears on cover, probably Keller] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection Box 1
Keler, Carl. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Kelischek Workshop. Mini Ocarinas. Brasstown, N.C: Kelischek Workshop; 1982, [2 p.] Wind: Ocarina. Catalog, advertisement. Library of Congress Kelischek file
Keller Brothers & Bright. Keller Brothers' pianos at the Columbian Exposition - fine ill. of styles and models. [Bridgeport, CN: Keller Brothers & Bright; 1893], Sq. 12mo., 20 p., col. pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Kelso & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kelso & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Kern, W. [Catalog]. Berlin: W. Kern; [after 1905, 4 p.] Wind: woodwind. Flute, piccolo, single reeds, double reeds, brass, bowed strings. Library of Congress Kern file
Kimball, W.W. Illustrated Catalogue of the Kimball Pianos. Chicago, IL: W.W. Kimball Co.; [ca. 1890, n.p.] Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division, Neighborhood History Research Collection
Kimball, W. W. Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1893-1960, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kimball, W. W. & Co. Catalogue of Advertisements. First edition. Chicago, IL: W. W. Kimball Co.; 1894, [30 p.] Keyboard: piano and organ. This is a reprint of newspapers advertisements, mostly relate to awards received by the company at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Library of Congress ML155.K519
Kimball, W. W. & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Kimball Pianos. Chicago, IL: [W.W. Kimball Co.; ca. 1891], 36 p., 8vo. Piano catalogue with testimonials, half-page portraits, and 8 different models. Citation generated from on-line description
Kimball, William Wallace. Ill. catalog of models and styles of Kimball pianos and organs. [Chicago, IL: William Wallace Kimball; 1883, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Kimball, William Wallace. Ill. catalog of pianos and organs. [Chicago, IL: William Wallace Kimball; ca. 1881, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
King see H.N. White
King Music Co. Brass Players Guide to Literature. Parts 1 & 2. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1964, [n.p.] Smithsonian #92 [?]
King Musical Instruments. King Musical Instrument Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1971, [n.p.] Smithsonian #94
King Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Klemisch, G. M. [Information pamphlet]. Zwolle, Holland: Guido M. Klemisch; [ca. 1970, 4 p.] Wind: recorder. Historic reproductions of alto recorders by Jan Steenberger pitched in either A 413 or A 415. Library of Congress Klemisch file
Klemm, G. & A. Musikinstrumente und Saiten. [Markneukirchen, Saxony: G. & A. Klemm; ca. 1890], 160 p. Includes bowed and plucked stringed instruments, including violins, guitars, lutes, zithers, and fancy violins; wind instruments, including flutes, clarinets of various sizes (Albert, Boehm, and possibly others); brass instruments, percussion instruments, and novelty instruments. Author’s collection
Kline Piano Co. Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1930, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Knabe. Knabe Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1969, n.p.] Smithsonian #107
Knabe. Knabe Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #112
Knabe. Knabe Piano Brochure. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #131
Knabe & Co. Knabe Catalogue Of High Art in Piano Cases. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #151
Knabe & Co. Knabe Grand Piano Specifications. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1959, n.p.] Smithsonian #134
Knabe & Co. Knabe Piano Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #133
Knabe, William & Co. Ill. catalog grand, square and upright pianofortes - 4 pls. of styles. [NY, NY: The DeVinne Press for William Knabe & Co.; 1887], 4to., 18 p. plus 4 p., pict. wrap. Ptd. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Knabe, William & Co. Knabe pianos, established 1837. Baltimore, MD: Wm. Knabe & Co.; [ca.1895], 24 p. : ill. ; 23 x 19 cm. Maryland Historical Society. Call Number: PAM 3269
Knabe, William & Co. Piano-Fortes. Baltimore, MD: [William Knabe & Co.]; 1879, 48 p. 8vo. Illustrated catalogue of pianos from this noted maker. 4-page price list with testimonials laid in. The top of the line concert grand in rosewood sold for $1,650.00. 11 models are illustrated. Includes concert, upright and square models. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Knabe, William & Co. William Knabe and Company : manufacturers of grand, square and upright piano-fortes. Baltimore, MD : Stork, Phipps & Co.; 1880, 48 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Maryland Historical Society. Call Number MHC112.W716
Knabe, William & Co.[Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1870-1929, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Knabe, William & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1940-1955, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Knabe, William & Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Knauff, Theo. C. Co. Church Organs. Philadelphia, PA: Theo. C. Knauff Co.; 1890, 32 p. Keyboard: pipe organ. Includes in this combination information pamphlet and trade catalog is the only known color illustration of painted organ pipes. Also includes a blueprint of the factory. Library of Congress ML155.K
Knilling String Instruments. Knilling 60th Anniversary String Accessory Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1982, [n.p.] Smithsonian #283
Knilling String Instruments. Knilling String Instruments and Accessory Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1984, [n.p.] Smithsonian #233
Knopf, H. R. Violins, Cellos, Bows. NY, NY: [H.R. Knopf; ca. 1912], 40 p., 8vo. Illustrated wrappers. Antique violins and cellos, some from noted makers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Many modern instruments and accessories as well. Citation generated from on-line description
Kohler & Campbell. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1895-1965, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kohlert's Söhne, V. [Advertisement]. Graslitz, Bohemia: V. Kohlert's Söhne; [after 1912, 2 p.] Wind: single reeds, double reeds. Taken from unidentified Germanic journal, p. 314. Also contains the beginning of Alfred Lichtenstein Die Flöte wieder als Soloinstrument. Library of Congress Kohlert file
Kohlert's Söhne, V. [Advertisement]. Graslitz, Bohemia: V. Kohlert's Söhne; [after 1904, 2 p.] Wind: single reeds, double reeds. Taken from an unidentified publication. Library of Congress Kohlert file
Kohlert's Söhne, V. [Advertisement]. Graslitz, Czechoslovakia: V. Kohlert's Söhne; [after 1922, 1 p.] Wind: woodwind. Includes the saxophone. Library of Congress Kohlert file
Krakauer Brothers. Ill. catalog of pianos. [NY, NY: Krakauer Brothers; 1891], 4to., 16 p., pict. wrap. fine pls. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Krakauer Brothers. Krakauer Pianos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #148
Krakauer Brothers The Story of the Piano. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #122
Krakauer Piano Co./Krakauer Bros. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1900-1939, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kranich & Bach. Illustrated Catalog of Kranich & Bach's Grand, Square, & Upright Piano‑Fortes. NY, NY: Kranich & Bach; [1876], 29 p. Library of Congress ML155.K918
Kranich & Bach. The leading piano of the world. [NY, NY: Kranich & Bach]; 1893. 2 l.: ill. (some col.); 14 by 18 cm. Published in conjunction with World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Winterthur #1396
Kranich & Bach. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1887-1924, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kreiter Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1909-1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Krell Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1895, [n.d.] (Royal Pianos) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kroeger Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1904, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kruspe, Carl. Die neue Flöte, system Kruspe, Leipzig. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; [ca. 1927, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Reprinted from Musik‑Instrument [n.d.], discussing the reform flute. Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Carl. Holzblasinstrumenten‑Fabrikation Neuheit: Reform‑Flöte system Schwedler & Kruspe. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; [ca. 1903, 4 p.] Wind: flute. Maximillian Schwedler's flute. Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Carl. Holzblas = Instrumenten Fabrikation Preis‑Liste. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; 1904, 18 p. Wind: woodwinds. Miller wrote "Leipzig, called Aug 19, 1905." (Green cover). Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Carl. Holzblas = Instrumenten Fabrikation Preis‑Liste. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; 1904, 18 p. Wind: woodwinds. Miller wrote "Received from Carl Kruspe, Spring 1927." Title page and color of cover differs from the other catalog of this date. (Blue cover). Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Carl. Prieslisten‑auszug. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; 1913, [2 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Simple system (some with low B keys), and Boehm system flutes, both open and closed keys. Boehm system piccolos, terz flute in f. Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Carl. Zeugnisse über Flöten System Carl Kruspe, Leipzig. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; [ca. 1927, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Two flute models discussed in this typed page. Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Carl. [Excerpts from catalog. Leipzig: Carl Kruspe; ca. 1900, 4 p.] Wind: clarinet, flute, piccolo. Two sheets removed from unidentified Kruspe catalog. Library of Congress Kruspe file
Kruspe, Ed. Ed. Kruspe Kunstwerkstätten: Preisliste. Erfurt: E. Kruspe; 1931. Brass instruments. Private collection
Krygier, Jozefa. Katalog i cennil. Instrumentow i Przyborow Muzucznych. Philadelphia, PA: Jozefa Krygier; 1914, [30 p.] General: winds, strings. The text is in Polish. Library of Congress ML155.K9
Kurtzmann & Co. Kurtzmann Pianos. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1920, n.p.] Smithsonian #118
Kurtzmann, C. & Co. Kurtzmann Illustrated Catalogue of Piano‑fortes. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1900, [n.p.] Smithsonian #149
Kurtzmann, C. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1905-1927, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Kurtzmann, C. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection