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.


Laberte. Laberte Catalogue of Violins, Violas, and Cellos. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1939, n.p.] Smithsonian #285

Ladd, A.W. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Romaine Collection, University of California, Santa Barbara

Laffargue Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1913, 1923, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Lakeside Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1889-1890, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Lamberson, N.D. Co. Lamberson Flutes. Owskaloosa, IA: N.D. Lamberson, Co.; [ca. 1970, 4 p.] Wind: flute. Two copies exist, one on manila‑colored paper, and one on cream‑colored paper. Library of Congress Lamberson file

Lamberson, N.D. Co. Price List. The Lamberson Flute. Oskaloosa, IA: N.D. Lamberson, Co.; September 1984, [3 p.] Wind: flute. Silver and gold Boehm system flutes. Library of Congress Lamberson file

Lamberson, Tip. A Comparison of Popular Flute Scales as they Relate to Half Wavelength Theoretical Dimensions. [Oskaloosa, IA]: Tip Lamberson; [ca. 1970, 3 p.] Wind: flute. Typed pages includes a graph of Boehm system, American and English scales. Library of Congress Lamberson file

Landeskonservatorium Der Musik zu Leipzig. Musik‑Messhaus Konservatorium Leipzig. Leipzig: Landeskonservatorium der Musik zu Leipzig; 1928, [8 p.] General: musical instrument dealers. This is a list of companies that made musical related items in Leipzig about the time of publication. Library of Congress ML155.L3K7

Lange, William L. Paramount Banjos. NY, NY: William L. Lange; [c.1923], 39, [1] p.: ill., port.; 31 cm. In addition to the excellent illustrations of the many styles of banjos made by the company, this catalog includes 88 photographs of individual musicians and entire orchestras. Romaine Collection, University of California, Santa Barbara

Lange, William L. Paramount Banjos. Piano Volume and Harp Quality Tone. New York, NY: William L. Lange; [1920?] 80 p. Citation from online description and below

Lange, William L. Paramount Banjos. Silver Spring, MD: Mugwumps' Instrument Herald; 1974, 80 p. Reprint of the 1920 ed. published in New York. OCLC #2515443 and Smithsonian #172

Langer, F & Co. F. Langer & Co. Berlin and Lueben: Germany; F. Langer & Co.; [c1906], 32 p. Folio. Shows the company’s factory, mechanism of the piano. Citation from online description

Laubè. [Business card.] La Couture‑Boussey: Laubè; [ca. 1892, 1 p.] Wind: clarinet, Boehm flutes, piccolos, oboes, bassoons, flageolets, etc. Library of Congress Laubè file

Lauter Co. The Lauter-Humana Player Piano. Newark, NJ: [Lauter Co.; ca. 1920], 8 p. 8vo. Unillustrated brochure with 7 slips, each showing and describing one model, inserted in the back cover. The pianos include player models of both uprights and grands. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]

Lauter Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1909-1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

[Lauter Piano Co.] The Lauter piano. 5th ed. Newark, N.J.: Lauter Co.; 1909, 206 p. Discusses the history and manufacturing of Lauter pianos OCLC #23019324

Lawson & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

LeBlanc. Leblanc Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #79

LeBlanc, G. Woodwinds. Paris/New York: LeBlanc; [c.1930], 8 p. Personal collection

LeBlanc, Georges. [Advertisement.] La Couture‑Boosey: Georges LeBlanc; [19--, 1 p.] Wind: clarinet, flute, cor anglais, bassoon. Taken from Musique & Instruments, p. 299‑300 [n.d.] Library of Congress LeBlanc file

Lecomte, A. & Cie.. Catalogue instruments de musique de la manufacture de A. Lecomte & Cie / dessins et gravures sur cuivre par E. Salle. Paris: A. Lecomte & Cie, [foreword 1868] imprimerie de E. Martinet. 135 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. ML155.G3. Johns Hopkins University

Lee & Walker. Price List of Musical Instruments. Philadelphia, PA: [Lee & Walker.; ca. 1850], 24 p. 8vo. Printed wrappers, back shows the firm's store and offices. No illustration; catalogue of new musical instruments. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company's catalog 43 [circa 2001]

Leedy Manufacturing Co. The Leedy “Roll-off.” Elkhart, IN: Leedy Manufacturing Co.; [c1932], 68 p. ML155.L44 1932. Metropolitan Museum

Lefèvre. [Business card.] Paris: Thibouville Creutzer; [n.d., 1 p.] Wind: woodwinds. Contains a map of Paris on the back. Thibouville Creutzer succeeded Lefèvre. Library of Congress Lefèvre file

Lefèvre, Albert. [3 identical advertisements.] La Couture‑Boussey: Albert Lefèvre; [ca. 1924, 1 p.] Accessories: clarinet, saxophone. Mouthpieces. Items taken from unidentified French music journals. Library of Congress Lefèvre file

Lehnert, Henry G. [Advertisement. Philadelphia; Henry G. Lehnert. 1896, 2 p.] Offers the Centennial brass instruments. Only known depiction of this obscure patented body design. Private collection

Lehr, H. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Romaine Collection, University of California, Santa Barbara

Leland and Son. Catalog for Eclipse band instruments. [c.1890] illustrated. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center. National Museum of American History (CE 47) Hazen Collection Box 11 Folder 24

Lelandais, Albert. [Advertisement.] Ivry‑La‑Bataille: Albert Lelandais; [ca. 1930, 1 p.] Accessories: clarinet. Mouthpieces. Library of Congress Lelandais file

Lenox Music Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1913, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Lester Piano Co. Ill. catalog of improved upright pianos, view of plant and various models. [Philadelphia, PA: Lester Piano Co.; ca. 1880], 8vo., 4 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lester Piano Co. Ill. catalog of Lester uprights. [Philadelphia, PA: Lester Piano Co.; 1891], 4to., fine ills., dec. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lester Piano Co./Lester Piano Mfg. Co. Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1906-1950, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Lewis & Son. Barcus‑Berry Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1970, [n.p.] Smithsonian #246

Lewis & Son. The Lewis Catalogue No. 38. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1937, [n.p.] Smithsonian #220

Lewis & Son. Lewis Collection of Old Violas, Cellos, Basses, and Bows. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1942, [n.p.] Smithsonian #256

Lewis & Son. Lewis String Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #223

Lewis & Son. Lewis: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass. Chicago, IL: William Lewis & Son; [ca. 1948], 40 p. 6 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches. Illustrated. Smithsonian #265

Lewis & Son. Lewis Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1941, [n.p.] Smithsonian #281

Lewis, Bill Music Ltd. Catalogue for Musical Instrument Builders. Vancouver, B.C.: Bill Lewis Music Ltd.; 1974, [79 p.] Accessories: tools. Library of Congress ML155.B5

Lewis, Bill Music Ltd. Catalogue for Musical Instrument Builders. Vancouver, B.C.: Bill Lewis Music Ltd.; 1976, 88 p. Accessories: tools. Library of Congress ML155.B51

Lewis, William & Son. Catalogue of instruments and accessories. Chicago, IL: William Lewis & Son; [ca. 1960], 64 p., illustrations. Citation generated from on-line description

Lewis, William & Son. The Lewis Collection. Old Violins. Old Violas, Cellos, Bows. Works of the Makers of the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries. Chicago, IL: William Lewis and Son; fall, 1953, 52 p. 5 1/2 by 8 1/5 inches. 7 illustrations. Citation generated from on-line description

Lewis, William & Son. The Lewis Collection. Old Violins. Old Violas, Cellos, Bows. Chicago, Spring, 1955, 52 p., 5 illustrations. 5 1/2 by 8 1/5 inches. Citation generated from on-line description

Lewis, William & Son. [Price List of old Violins.] Chicago: William Lewis & Son; [n.d., 1 p.] String: violin. Brief description of violins and prices. Library of Congress X‑ML155.L419

Lewis Luthier Supplies. Catalogue for Musical Instrument Builders. Vancouver, B.C.: Lewis Luthiers Supplies; 1976, [88 p.] Strings: plucked, tools, supplies. Materials for guitars makers, and related instruments. Library of Congress ML155.L4

Lilley, M.C. Co. Lilly Uniforms for Band and Drum Corps – Catalogue 56. Columbus, OH: M.C. Lilley Co.; [ca. 1900], 48 p. Includes 11 chromolitographic plats featuring band uniforms. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 48, 2003

Lindeman & Sons. Ill. catalog of the new pat. Cycloid pianofortes -gold premium awards, etc. with fine pls. of styles, etc. [NY, NY: Lindeman & Sons; 1866], Sq. 12mo., 40 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lindeman & Sons. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1865, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Lockhart. [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

Loring & Blake Organ Co. Illustrated catalogue and price-list for 1880 of the Palace organs: the best in the world. Worcester, Mass.: Loring & Blake Organ Company, 1880. 24 p.: ill.; 17 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJED.62 L873 1880

Loring & Blake Organ Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "The Trade Lounger." Vol 14 #11 (Mar 16 1887), p. 180

Los Angeles Art Organ Co. Electrolian. LA, CA: The Los Angeles Art Organ Co.; [1905, ii, 32 p.] Keyboard: organ. This is more an information pamphlet about the company and organ than a catalog. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lot, Louis. Prix‑Courant. Paris: Louis Lot; 1870, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Extensively annotated in English. On the reverse, Miller (?) calculated the costs of three flutes. [Nancy Toff The Development of the Modern Flute lists additional catalogs of 1887, 1896, 1905, and 1928, no location] Library of Congress Lot file

Lot, Louis. [Letter from E. Chambille to Anna Boehm.] Paris: Louis Lot; 1922, [2 p.] Wind: flute. Handwriting is obscure. Written on company's letterhead. Library of Congress Lot file

Lot, Louis. [Letter on company letterhead to an unidentified man.] Paris: Louis Lot; April 5, 1876, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Discusses the purchase of a flute. Library of Congress Lot file

Louis Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. List of Fully Guaranteed Oboes and Cor‑anglais. Chelsea, London: The Louis Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.; 1931, [3 p.] Wind: oboes, and oboes d'amore. Four basic types of oboes listed. The last type consists of 4 subtypes. Library of Congress Louis file

Louis Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. List of our own. Chelsea, London: Louis Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.; [n.d., 4 p.] Wind: oboe, oboe d'amore, oboe da caccia, cor anglais, clarinet, flute, piccolo. Listed as "Late Louis & Co." Library of Congress Louis file

Louis Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. Testimonials Related to Wood‑wind instruments. Chelsea, London: The Louis Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.; [n.d., 4 p.] Wind: testimonials. Library of Congress Louis file

Love, Malcolm & Co. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. Advertisement. Vol 16 #2 (Jan 11, 1888), p. 29. Manufacturer of the Waterloo reed organ

Ludwig & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1905-1908, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Ludwig & Ludwig, Ludwig Banjos. Chicago, IL: [Ludwig and Ludwig]; 1930, 16 p. 4to. Catalogue of exclusively banjos, some illustrations in color. Includes the $450 Big Chief, a gold plated banjo with the likeness of an Indian chief at the top. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.'s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]

Ludwig & Ludwig. Drum Catalog. 1935. 48 p. with color wraps. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center National Museum of American History (CE 33) Hazen Collection. Box 11 Folder 23

Ludwig & Ludwig. The Ludwig Drummer. Chicago, IL: Ludwig & Ludwig; Fall, 1931, 23 p. Percussion: drums, timpani, accessories, and articles. This item combines features of a trade catalog and a magazine. This edition is housed with the Spring 1933 edition. Library of Congress ML155.L8

Ludwig & Ludwig. The Ludwig Drummer. Chicago, IL: Ludwig & Ludwig; Spring, 1933, 23 p. Percussion: drums, timpani, accessories, and articles. This item could be classed as a periodical as it combines features of a trade catalog with a magazine. Also, this edition is housed with the Fall 1931 edition. Library of Congress ML155.L8

Ludwig & Ludwig. [Catalog. S.l.: Ludwig & Ludwig]; Fall, 1929, 16 p. 8 by 11 inches. Reprint of banjo, guitar, uke, etc. catalog; includes the "Big Chief," and two gold‑plated banjo‑uke. The cover shows "The New Ace" banjo inspired by Lindberg. Citation generated from on-line description

Ludwig's Music House Inc. Paramount Banjos. [S.l.: Ludwig Music House, n.d.], 40 p. Contains photographs of Tenor, 7 different styles, five string, four-string, plectrum-long neck, melody-banjo, guitar-banjo, 6 string, strings, pegs, tailpieces, cases, etc. Also contains 79 photographed, Paramount Stars. Citation generated from on-line description

Ludwig's Music House Inc. Violins, Violas, Violoncellos. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1921, n.p.] Smithsonian #279

Lutz. Pepi Lutz Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1936, [n.p.] Smithsonian #255

Lutz, Bruder. Preis-Courant der Musikinstrumenten-und Saiten Fabrik. Schoenbach, Bohemia: Bruder Lutz; [ca. 1875], 48 p. General catalog, especially strong in brass instruments. University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection Box 1

Lutz, Brüder. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Romaine Collection, University of California, Santa Barbara

Lyon & Healy. 1881-2 Ill. catalog, including uniforms, etc. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1880], 8vo., 148 p. ill. of hats, laces, plumes, epaulets - with Maj. Putnam's Duties of the Drum Major. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. 1891‑92 Catalogue. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1891, 338, 31 p. General: string, wind, percussion, accessories. This catalog includes color illustrations of violins, guitars, and mandolins. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. 35th edition. Lyon & Healy’s Band Catalogue. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1894, 128 p. 9 1/2 by 12 inches. Includes band instruments, and orchestral instruments. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. 44th Year, Lyon & Healy. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1906, 357 p. 8 by 10 1/2 inches. Illus. [Black & white, and color.] Includes horns, pianos, harps, guitars, drums, banjos, mandolins, accordions, etc. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. The Band Herald, Volume 1, No. 6. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1896, 8 p. 4to. Newspaper-style catalogue of band equipment, with a double-page spread of uniforms and caps. Includes the Bicycle Flambeau Torch, which is mounted on handlebars and was capable of shooting a flame 20-30 feet in the air. For political events, 'Bound to Revolutionize Campaigning This Summer and Fall!' Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company's catalog 43 [circa 2001]

Lyon & Healy. Band Herald. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy, 1917, [n.p.] The company was located at Wabash Ave. at Jackson. The catalog clearly states that in 1896, this company established a factory to produce “Own Make” brass instruments. Private communication

Lyon & Healy. Band instruments, uniforms, etc. for sale by Lyon & Healy, State and Monroe Streets, Chicago. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [c1880], 44 p. ML155.L96 1880. Metropolitan Museum

Lyon & Healy. Campaign Edition. New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, trimmings, etc. Lyon & Healy: Chicago, IL; 1896, 128 p. Wind, percussion: band. Differs little from 38th edition, issued same year. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of piccolos, flutes, clarionets, bassoons, saxophones, oboes, alto and bass ... Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [ca. 1915, 32 p.] Library of Congress ML155.L9

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare Old Violins. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1922, 77 p. 7 plates, 5 of which are in color, illustrating the Colossus Stradivarius and the Henry IV Amati. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare Old Violins. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1922, 77 p. 7 plates, 5 of which are in color, illustrating the Colossus Stradivarius and the Henry IV Amati. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1924, 97 p. 13 plates, 11 of which are in color, illustrating 4 Stradivarius The Duke of Edinburgh, The Spanish, The Ludwig and The Lord Nelson. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1929, 122 p. 24 plates, 23 of which are in color, illustrating the Artot, Lord Nelson and Colossus of Stradivarius, and the Duke de Composelice of Guarnerius del Jesu. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; July, 1912, 33 p. 5 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches. Includes 22 p. of illustrations of instruments. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos; also Bows of Rare Makes / collection of Lyon & Healy. 26th ed. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [ca. 1916]; 78 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. National Music Museum ML155.L96 C37 1916

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins, Violas & Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makers. Collection of Lyon & Healy. 32nd edition. Chicago, Illinois: Lyon & Healy; 1921, 59 p. ill. 7 ½ by 9 ¾ inches. The catalog contains 11 page plates (9 in full color) of instruments made by Joseph Guarnerius Del Gesu, Antonius Straivarius, 4 by members of the Amati family and dozens of other important makers and instruments. Citation generated from online description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos. Bows of Rare Makes. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; January, 1911, 102 p. 14 plates, illustrating violins by Gabrielli, Storioni, Antonius Amati, Joseph Klotz, Ludovicus Guersan, Antonio Gragnani, and Petrus Paulus De Vitor. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalog of Rare old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos. Bows of Rare Makes. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; January, 1919, 72 p. 8 plates, 5 of in color, illustrating violins by Stradivarius, Joseph filius Andreas Guarnerius, and Antonius and Hieronimus Amati. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. [S.l.: s.n.; 1898‑9, n.p.] Smithsonian #22

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. 21st year. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1884, n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.L9 1884

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. 26th year. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1889, 179 p. General: strings, wind, percussion, accessories, parts. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1884

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. 37th year. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1900, 495 p. Includes stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion, accessories, parts. Includes color plates of string instruments. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1884

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. 38th edition. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1895, 130 p. Includes stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion, accessories, parts. Basically identical to the Campaign Edition. Note the presumed discrepancy between the date of this catalog and others. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. 40th year. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1902, 465 p. General: strings, winds, percussion, accessories, parts, supplies, tools. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1884

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of Piano Materials, Tools, Etc. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy, 1909, [n.p.] Citation generated from online description

Lyon & Healy. A Catalogue of the Lyon & Healy Collection of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes -35th Edition. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1929, 122 p. 4to. Printed wrappers, fine condition. 24 plates, 21 of which are in color. Listed are many classic stringed instruments, made by Stradivarius, Guanerias, Amati and other famous makers. Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division, Neighborhood History Research Collection

Lyon & Healy. Catalogue of the Washburn Guitars, Mandolins and Zithers. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1888, 60 p. Strings: plucked strings. The cover is printed with "Washburn Souvenir." The catalog is extensively illustrated. Library of Congress ML155.W

Lyon & Healy. Centennial Catalogue. Band Instruments & Trimmings. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1876, 38 p., 9 inches by 6 inches. The company was located at State & Monroe Streets. Printed by the Lakeside Press. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Collection of Modern Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bass Viols, Bows Cases. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy; n.d.], 3-fold (6 p.) 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Collection of Rare old Violins. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1953, 24 p. 6 illustrations. 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Descriptive Price List of Lyon & Healy American Professional, American Climax (Both made in the U.S.A.) and Champion Light Action Silver Piston (Imported) Band Instruments. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy, 1915, 86 p. Includes brass instruments, percussion instruments, and accessories only. Also lists model numbers, being the first Lyon & Healy catalog within this list to use model numbers. Author's  collection

Lyon & Healy. Columbian Edition of Lyon & Healy's New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, trimmings, etc. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [189-], 128 p. General: wind, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Descriptive price list of Lyon & Healy American Professional, American Climax (Both made in the U.S.A.) and Champion Light Action Silver Piston Band Instruments. Drums and Drummers' Traps. Accessories for Bandmen. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy 1915, 87 p. Includes model numbers for instruments, a feature not found in any earlier Lyon & Healy catalog in this list. Author's collection.

Lyon & Healy. Electric pianos and orchestrolas. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1915, 28 p. 8 by 5 1/2 inches. Featuring the company's mechanical musical instruments, orchestrolas, the mandolin piano, etc. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Everything known in music. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [1916, 62 p.] front., illus. (incl. ports.) 24 cm. ML427.L95. Library of Congress

Lyon & Healy. Handbook of Music and Musical Instruments. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1893, 48 p. General: band. This selective list of items includes clarinets, and some brass instruments. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1893

Lyon & Healy. The Hawley Collection of Violins. With a History of their Makers and a Brief Review of the Evolution and Decline of the Art of Violinmaking in Italy, 1540-1800. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1904, 105 p. 36 full-page plates illustrating 12 instruments. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Ill. catalog of band instruments, trimmings, accessories, uniforms, etc. with a guide for bands. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1892], 4to., 110 p. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. Ill. catalog of instruments in brass and accessories. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; ca. 1883, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. Ill. catalog of orguinettes, cabinettos, musical cabinets, etc. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; ca. 1887, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. Ill. catalog of piano stools, covers, music accessories, small instruments, etc. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1889, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. Ill. catalog of pianofortes. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1884, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. Illustrated catalogue of drums, fifes, flutes, bugles, etc., and all articles required in drum and bugle corps. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1886, 39 p. ML155.L96 1886a. Metropolitan Museum

Lyon & Healy. Illustrated Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1884, 153 [i.e. 164 p.] General: strings, percussion, brass, winds, music boxes. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1884

Lyon & Healy. Ill. catalog of Washburn guitars, mandolins, zithers, etc. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1889], 8vo., 64 p., wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon & Healy. Illustrated price list of band instruments : for sale by Lyon & Healy, Chicago. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [1878?], 31 p. ML155.L96 1878. Metropolitan Museum

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy band catalog: being a complete guide to the proper selection of band instruments and to the successful formation and equipment of brass bands, with net prices and special offers of free trial of all instruments and easy terms for payments in monthly installments. Chicago, Ill.: Lyon & Healy; [ca. 1913], 176 p.: ill.; 27 cm. Library of Congress ML30.4b no. 2378 Miller

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy Band Catalogue. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1897, 144 p. 9 1/4 by 12 inches. Basically identical to the 1896 catalog. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy Band Herald. Periodical. Apr. 1893. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center. National Museum of American History (CE 60) Hazen Collection Box 20 Folder 5

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy band instruments. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1892, 110 p., 4to. Illustrated paper wrappers. Includes illustrations of band instruments, and an instruction section for amateur bands. This is probably the same as listed in Romaine on page 246 and in the collection of the Chicago Historical Society. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy Collection of Rare Old Violins. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy]; 1953, [n.p.] Smithsonian #287

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy Factories and Salesrooms Everything known in Music. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1921-22, [n.p.] Includes a picture of the building and people playing instruments, illustrations of instruments, prices, etc. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy Harp. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy], 1908, [n.p.] Smithsonian #119

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy New and Enlarged Catalog of Band Instruments Drums and Uniforms. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1901, 112 p. Forty sixth edition. Full catalog. Front cover is a color version of 1896 edition. From illustrations offered online, this catalog appears to be a modification of the 1896 catalog, with pictures of the factory interior where instruments are either being made or reworked, and includes a history of the company. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy, Band Uniforms. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy; ca. 1880, 8 p.] 8vo. Contains 3 brightly colored plates of band uniforms, with descriptive text facing, and colored covers. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.'s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's Catalogue of fine Violins. Including the Very Celebrated Historic Violins Which Formed the Well-Known Hawley Collection. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1903, 141 p. 5 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches. 5 plates of instruments. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's Catalog of American Conservatory, Lakeside, and Jupiter Mandolins and Guitars; Lyon & Healy Professional and Improved Mystic Banjos; and Accessories for all Instruments of the Above Classes. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1917, [n.p.] Citation generated from online description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's Catalogue of their Collection of Rare old Violins: 1896-97. To Which is Added a Historical Sketch of the Violin and its Master Makers, also a List of Choice Music for Violin, Arranged as Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartettes, etc. Chicago, IL: The Lakeside Press; 1896, 272 p. 5 7/8 by 7 3/4 inches. Includes illustrations of labels. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's Catalogue of their Collection of Rare old Violins: 1900-1901. To Which is Added a Collection of Fine 'Cellos and Violin Bows. Chicago, IL: [Lyon & Healy]; 1899, (8) 247 p. 5 1/4 by 7 inches. Includes facsimiles of labels. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Lyon and Healy's Collection: Rare Old Violins. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy]; 1909, [n.p.] Smithsonian #21

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's musical handbook: being a complete catalog of artistic violins, band instruments, pianos, guitars, harps, mandolins, orchestral instruments, organs, and musical novelties and supplies of every description. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy, [191‑], 312 p., [10 p.] of plates: ill. (some col.); 27 cm. Library of Congress ML30.4b no. 2373 Miller

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's new and enlarged catalogue of band instruments, drums and uniforms : also contains trimmings and supplies of all kinds. [Chicago, IL]: Lyon & Healy; [c1902], 116 p. ML155.L96 1902. Metropolitan Museum

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, Drums, Uniforms, trimmings, etc. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1887, 4, 141 p. Wind, accessories: band. This is the best preserved of the Lyon & Healy catalogs at the library. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, trimmings, etc.: which also includes a short guide for amateur bands, instructions in the elementary principles of music, hints on organization and deportment, and on the classification, selection and purchase of instruments, band tactics, scales and exercises for all instruments, a short dictionary of musical terms, and a variety of general information for amateur musicians. [Chicago, IL]: Lyon & Healy; 1886, 111, [5] p. : ill. 32 cm. Reported in Smithsonian Institution (Museum of Natural History library?), also ML155.L96 1886. Metropolitan Museum

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's new and enlarged catalogue of band instruments, trimmings, etc. : which also includes a short guide for amateur bands, instructions in the elementary principles of music, hints on organization and deportment, and on the classification, selection and purchase of instruments, band tactics, scales and exercises for all instruments, a short dictionary of musical terms, and a variety of general information for amateur musicians. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [c1892], 106 p. ML155.L96 1892. Metropolitan Museum

Lyon & Healy. The Lyon & Healy Harp. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #87

Lyon & Healy. The Lyon & Healy Harp Catalogue. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1897, 110 p. String: harp. This is a combination of a trade catalog and information pamphlet. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Lyon & Healy's New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, trimmings, etc. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1891, 118 p. General: wind, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.L and Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division, Neighborhood History Research Collection

Lyon & Healy. Musical Independent. [Chicago, IL]: Lyon & Healy; Nov. 1868-Mar. 1873. Periodical. New York Public Library Performing Arts Division

Lyon & Healy. Musical Merchandise catalog, 1903. 40th year. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1903, 465 p.: ill. (some col.) 26 cm. Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division, Neighborhood History Research Collection

Lyon & Healy. Musical Merchandise Catalogue. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1886, 249 [i.e. 260] p. General: wind, percussion, accessories, strings. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Musical Merchandise Catalog. 62nd year. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1925, 482 p. General: strings, wind, free reeds, radios, phonograph. Includes illustrations of Mr. Lyon and Mr. Healy. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1884

Lyon & Healy. The New Accessible Action of the Lyon & Healy made Player. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy], 1917. Smithsonian #144

Lyon & Healy. New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, Trimmings, etc., Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1891, [n.p.] Chicago Public Library Special Collections and Preservation Division Neighborhood History Research Collection

Lyon & Healy. New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments, Trimmings, etc. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1892, 106 [i.e. 109] p. General: wind, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. New and Enlarged Catalogue of Band Instruments. 38th edition. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1895, 128 p. General: wind, percussion, accessories. Band instruments predominate. also, pages 17‑21 appear twice. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Old Violins collection 1896-97 with historical sketches. [Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1896], 272 p. Includes history of Brescian and Cremonese schools, among others and a catalog of violins in their collection for sale. Also has a list of choice music for violin. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Piano, Player Piano and Organ Tools & Materials. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [ca. 1922], 106 p. 7.5 by 5 inches. Catalog of tools used to tune and repair pianos, illustrations are engravings and also black and white photographs. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. Revised Catalogue of the Washburn Instruments. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; [ca. 1890], 56 p. String instruments: plucked string instruments, mainly banjos, guitars, mandolins, and related instruments. See below for reprint. Library of Congress ML155.L

Lyon & Healy. Revised Catalogue of the Washburn Instruments. Silver Spring, MD: MIH Publications; 1978, 55 [i.e. 56] p. String: plucked. Reprint of 1897 edition. Library of Congress ML155.L9 1978

Lyon & Healy. Standard 88 Note Perforated Music Rolls. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy; 1910, 268 p. Offers over 5000 music rolls for sale for the player piano. Citation from online description

Lyon & Healy. [Catalog of Nunes Ukuleles, Washburn Hawaiian instruments including ukes and guitars, Tero-patches, etc. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy]; 1918, 16 p. 5 by 8 inches. Includes instruments by M. Nunes & Sons, Leonardo Nunes, Mauna Loa Ukuleles, Mauna Loa Ukulele-Banjos, etc. There are also 2 pages of Hawaiian uke history. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. [Catalog, 1898-99.] Chicago IL: Lyon & Healy; 1898, 412 p., : color pl. 7 5/8 by 10 ¼ inches. Includes violins, violoncellos, harps, zithers, autoharps, meloharps, dulcimers, guitars, mandolins, banjos, bag pipes, flutes, piccolos, clarinets, saxophones, brass band instruments, bugles, drums, Jew’s harps, musical boxes, regina music boxes, saloon & street organs, celestina, roller organs, concertinas, accordions, harmonicas, cases, parts, accessories, violin & other bows, batons, violin makers tools, music stands, piano repair tools, piano scarves, stools, music cabinets, piano scarves & stools. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. [Lyon & Healy Collection of violins, violas and violoncellos. Chicago, IL: Lyon & Healy]; 1913, 62 p. 10 by 5 1/4 inches. Includes instruments made by Stradivarius, Guarnerius, Guadagnini and other celebrated Italian makers. Includes color plates showing front and reverse of instruments. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyon & Healy. [Retail catalog of keyboard instruments.] Citation taken from the 1895 catalog, page 129, offering Knabe, Fischer, and Hazelton pianos

Lyon & Healy Inc. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1905-1922, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive

Lyon & Healy. [Catalog.] Chicago: Lyon & Healy; c1925, 482 p.: ill.; 27 cm. 62nd year ed. Catalog of musical instruments and accessories, music boxes, player roll cabinets, musical novelties and toys, piano moving and piano tuning tools. New goods and price changes: supplementing 62nd year counter sales book "Everything known in music" / Lyon & Healy wholesale. Chicago: Lyon & Healy, c1926 (48 p.) glued in. Stanford, ML155.L96 1925 (MUSIC, LOCKED-STK)

Lyon Brothers. Ill. broadside catalog of Regina musical boxes with 19 ills. of designs and styles. [NY, NY: Lyon Brothers; ca. 1890, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900

Lyon Brothers. [Catalog. NY, NY: Lyon Brothers, ca. 1920, n.p.] Contains jewelry and musical instruments. Citation generated from on-line description

Lyons. Band and Orchestra School Music Supplies. Music Room Equipment Teaching Materials. Elmhurst, IN: Lyons; 1973, 116 [i.e. 120] p. Accessories: risers, audio visual equipment, etc. Also includes recorders by Horner, Dolmetsch, Cambridge, Lyon, and Kitching. Library of Congress X‑ML155.L939

Lyons. School Catalog. #6. Elmhurst, IL: Lyons; 1967, 130 [i.e. 134] p. General: Wind, strings, accessories. Library of Congress X‑ML155.L939

Lyons. School Catalog. #7. Elmhurst, IL: Lyons; 1971, 110 p. General: Wind, accessories. Library of Congress X‑ML155.L