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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.
Pacific Music Supply Co. Pacific for perfect performance. Los Angeles, CA: Pacific Music Supply Co.; 1939, 146 p.: ill.; 31 cm. In original illustrated paper binding. New address label pasted on cover and p. [1]. Harvard College, Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: STR.62 P117 1939
Packard Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910-1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Packard Piano Co. Packard Pianos. Fort Wayne, IN: [Packard Co.; ca. 1910], 16 p., 8vo. 4 models of uprights and one grand piano are offered, with text about pianos in general and Packard pianos in particular. Citation generated from on-line description
Packard Piano Co. The Packard Piano. The Packard Piano Co. Fort Wayne, IN: Packard Piano Co.; [ca. 1914], 29 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Ohio Historical Society. Call number PA Box 687 43
Packard Piano Co. Packard Pianos. Fort Wayne, IN: Packard Piano Co.; [1926, 46 p.] Keyboard: piano. Lists grands, baby grands, uprights, player pianos. Library of Congress ML155.P12
Packard Piano Co., The/Packard Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1909, [n.d.] Box 17. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Paillard, M. J. & Co. Ill. catalog of the Capital music box, models A, B, C, D and E, harp attachment, all triumphs of American skill. [NY, NY: M.J. Paillard & Co.; ca. 1885], 16mo. 8 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Palm, Richard. [Catalog.] Berkeley, CA: Richard Palm; Oct. 7, 1981, [1 p.] Wind: recorder. List of historic reproductions offered for sale, including one based on a recorder in the Miller Collection. Library of Congress Palm file
Palmer & Embury Mfg. Co. Musical furniture catalogue. [NY, NY: Palmer & Embury Mfg. Co.]; 1896, 19 p.: ill.; 14 by 18 cm. Music stands and cabinets advertised. Includes price list laid in at rear. Winterthur #1407
Pan American. Band and Orchestra Guide. Elkhart, IN: Pan American; 1935, 48 p. Wind: brass and wind instruments. Two copies of this combined information pamphlet and catalog exist. Library of Congress Pan American file
Pan American Band Instrument and Case Co. Band and Orchestras in the School. Elkhart, IN: Pan American Band Instrument and Case Co.; [ca. 1922], 52 p. Band, orchestra: wind, strings. Primarily a catalog of band instruments. Library of Congress ML155.P16
Parker, Charles Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1909, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Parker, Charles Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Parsons, Chas. H. & Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Parker, John R. A Catalog of Music and Musical Instruments, Comprising every Species of Musical Merchandise for Sale at Franklin Music Warehouse, etc. [Boston, MA: John R. Parker; 1820], 16mo., 54 p. Ptd. Thomas Badger, Jr. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900 [One of the oldest citations found in this handlist]
Parsons, Charles H. Ill. catalog of band instruments - the best in the world, etc. [NY, NY: Charles H. Parsons; ca. 1876], 16mo., 48 p., pict. wrap. of Cox's Brownies forming a band. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Parsons, Chas. H. & Co. Charles H. Parsons and Co. Catalogue of Band Instruments. NY, NY: [Chas. H. Parsons & Co.; 1884, n.p.] Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00028
Parsons, Chas. H. & Co. Military band instruments of every description. New York: Chas. H. Parsons, & Co.; [ca. 1870], 48 p. OCLC #8337189
Parsons, Charles H. & Co. Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: 1885; 153 p. Illustrated catalog of instruments includes stringed instruments, woodwinds, plucked instruments, etc. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.’s retail catalog 48, 2003
Parsons, Charles H. & Co. New trade Catalogue. [New York: s.l.; 1888], 153 p. 28 cm. On cover: Rugg & Gillard. Musical merchandise. Hagley Museum
Patterson, James T. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1880, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Pease Piano Co. Pease Upright and Grand Pianos. Chicago, IL: [Pease Piano Co.; ca. 1897], 20 p. 12mo. Small piano catalogue, diecut in the shape of an upright piano, with the front and back of an upright chromolithographed on the covers. Inside, one model is shown per page, with description facing. Also includes many testimonials. Offered for sale by High Ridge Books Inc. in the company’s catalog 43 [circa 2001]
Pease Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1896-1906, [n.p.] (See the Wilbur Piano Co.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Peloubet & Co. Illustrated catalogue of the various styles of the standard organ. New York, N.Y.: Peloubet, Pelton & Co., 1877, 15 p. Rutgers University Library Special Collections/University Archives (College Avenue). Library of Congress ML155.P4
Pelton, F. A. Piano Co. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Pease Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1896-1906, [n.d.] (See the Wilbur Piano Co.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Peate's Music House. Illustrated Catalog of Violins, Violas, Violoncellos & Double Basses. Utica, NY: Peate's Music House; 1929, 60 p. This company evidently both made and imported bowed string instruments, bows, and accessories as described below. "Imitation Stradivarius, Guarnerius, Amati-Schweitzer, and Niccolo Gagliano II. Originals by Peate (the Willclar) and Leonardo Genaro. Violin, viola, cello, and doublebass bows are offered by Sivori, Eugene, Voigt, Hayer, Franz Winklet, Nurnberger, Eichler, Herman, and Pfretzschner." Citation generated from on-line description
Peate's Music House. Violins and Accessories. [Utica NY: Peates Music House]; 1924, 93 p. Also shows Vega and Martin stringed instruments and some Ludwig percussion. Citation generated from on-line description
Peate's Music House. Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Double basses. Utica NY: Peate's Music House; 1929-30, 60 pages. 8 1/2 by 11 inches. The first 16 pages have info & images on different types and prices of violins ranging from $14-$400. The rest of the catalog is on bows, violin cases & outfits, strings, other accessories, repair parts, music stands, violoncellos, cello bags, repair tools, listings of cello accessories, violas & double basses. Instrument maker and retailer. Citation generated from on-line description
Peek & Son. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1885-1890, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Peloubet, Pelton & Co. [Catalog.] N.Y., N.Y.: Peloubet, Pelton & Co., 1876, [n.p.] Musical organs sold by Pette & Burton, New Brunswick, N.J. Rutgers University Library
Penzel, G.L. & Bro. Catalogue of Band Instruments. NY, NY: G.L. Penzel & Bro; [1894], 24 p. Winds, percussion instruments: woodwinds, brass. Also lists Buffet and Crampon clarinets and saxophones, Courtois model brass and Besson model brass instruments. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, G. L. & Bro. Catalogue of Band Instruments. NY, NY: G. L. Penzel & Bro; [ca. 1890], 31 p. Winds, percussion, accessories: woodwinds, brass, drums, cymbals, timpani. Maker and importer. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, G.L. & Bro. [Letter to D.C. Miller.] NY, NY: G.L. Penzel & Bro; Sept. 2, 1897, [1 p.] Winds: woodwinds. Lists prices for clarinets and flutes. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, G. L. & Müller. [Advertisement.] NY, NY: G. L. Penzel & Müller; Sept. 30, 1911, [1 p.] Winds: woodwinds. Boehm-system flute depicted. Item taken from The Music Trades. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, G. L. & Müller. [Advertisement.] NY, NY: G. L. Penzel & Müller; [ca. 1900, 1 p.] Winds: woodwinds. Lists clarinets, Boehm clarinets, piccolos, Boehm system flutes, oboes, bassoons, simple system flutes, and reeds. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, G. L. & Müller. [Catalog.] NY, NY: G. L. Penzel & Müller; [ca. 1900], 16 p. Winds, percussion, accessories: woodwinds, brass, drums, cymbals, timpani. The company made and imported instruments. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, G.L. & Müller. [Price list.] NY, NY: G.L. Penzel & Müller; [ca. 1910, 1 p.] Winds: woodwinds. Full list of available instruments, without any artwork. Library of Congress Penzel file
Penzel, Mueller & Co. Catalog of Musical Instruments and Accessories. [NY, NY: Penzel, Muller & Co.]; 1923, 12 p. The catalog includes their “Perfection” Albert System Clarinets , “Artist” Albert Systems, “Artist” Boehm System Clarinets, “Artist” Full Boehm System Clarinets, “Artist” Flutes and Piccolos, “Artist” Alto Clarinets, Bass Clarinets and Bassoons, “Perfection” Clarinet mouthpieces, “Ideal” clarinet reeds and woodwind cases. Citation generated from on-line description
Penzel, Mueller & Co. Woodwind Instruments 1925-6. Long Island City: Penzel, Mueller & Co.; 1925, 20 p. The catalog includes their “Perfection” Albert System Clarinets , “Artist” Albert Systems, “Artist” Boehm System Clarinets, “Artist” Full Boehm System Clarinets, “Artist” Flutes and Piccolos, “Artist” Alto Clarinets, Bass Clarinets and Bassoons, “Perfection” Clarinet mouthpieces, “Ideal” clarinet reeds and woodwind cases. Private collection
Pepper, J.W. Clarinets and clarinet specialities: also flutes and piccolos. Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; [ca. 1893], 4 p. 43 by 28 cm. Hagley Museum
Pepper, J.W. Complete catalog. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper]; 1908, 120 p. Offers band instruments, stringed instruments, drums, music, etc. Private collection
Pepper, J.W. Complete catalog. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper]; 1911, 124 p. Offers band instruments, stringed instruments, drums, music, etc. Private collection
Pepper, J.W. Complete ill. catalog of everything for the musician, amateur and professional. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; 1899], 4to., 130 p., pict. wrap. Another of the best. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Pepper, J.W. Complete ill. catalog of musical instruments, trimmings, uniforms and accessories. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; 1898], Large 4to., 90 p., pict. wrap. One of the best. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Pepper, J.W. Cornet Player's Pastime: Collection of Solos for the B‑flat Cornet. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper]; 1888, [n.p.] Smithsonian #25
Pepper, J.W. Ill. catalog of musical instruments for all occasions. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; 1895], 4to., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Pepper, J.W. Illustrated catalogue and price-list of clarinets ... and trimmings for same. Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper; [ca. 1960. 29] leaves. Cover title: Illustrated catalogue and price-list of wood-wind instruments. OCLC #10155005
Pepper, J.W. Illustrated catalogue and price-list of clarinets, flutes, piccolos [etc.] Philadelphia, PA: Pepper, J.W.;, [ca. 1900], 24 p. 24 ½ cm. Hagley Museum
Pepper, J.W. Illustrated catalogue and price-list of snare drums, bass drums, kettle drums, drummers' traps, drum major's batons ... Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper; [ca. 1890], 28 p. OCLC #15648365
Pepper, J.W. Orchestra Edition. Everything Musical. Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; [192-], 64 p. 9 ¼ by 12 ¾ inches. The first 36 pages are a catalog of their sheet music (no pictures) and the rest illustrated catalog of instruments, accessories & parts. Citation generated from on-line description
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times and Band Journal. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper]; 1903, 64 p. 9 ½ by 13 inches. Includes information and images of violins, altos, cornets, flugelhorn, orchestra horn, French horn, slide & valve trombones, tenors, baritones, basses, euphoniums, trumpet cornet, bass helicon, saxophones, cases, snare and bass drums, trumpets, xylophones, tubephones, metallophones, clarinets, flutes, piccolos, bassoons, info on music supplies, testimonials, etc. Smithsonian #28
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times & Band Journal. Volume 12, No. 142. (CE 59) Hazen Collection. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center. National Museum of American History Box 20 #7
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times and Band Journal. Volume XV, No. 171. Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper; 1897, 50 p. Christmas Number. Author’s collection
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times and Band Journal. Volume XV, No. 174. Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper; Christmas number, 1898, 50 p. Decoration Day. Author’s collection
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times and Band Journal 3209. July 4, 1903. [Philadelphia, PA]: J.W. Pepper; 1903, 40 pages. 9 1/2 by 12 3/4 inches. This catalog features music papers, band and orchestra horn, American Band Caps, Gospel Hymn books, Cornets, and trombones, standard band instruments, clarinets, snare drums, Victor band instruments, band uniforms, violins, and other stuff. Citation generated from on-line description
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times & Band Journal. Volume XIX #219. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; 1905], 40 pages. 9 3/8 by 12 ¾ inches. Includes images of clarinets, drums, trumpets, cornets, altos, trombones, baritones, basses, horns, tenors, music stands. Also includes sheet music, folios, testimonials, and several illustrated ads from band uniform companies in the back. Citation generated from on-line description
Pepper, J.W. Musical Times and Band Journal Volume XX Memorial Day 1907. [Philadelphia, PA]: J.W. Pepper; 1907, [n.p.] 9 ½ by 12 inches. Includes violins and violin parts, bows, American Band hats, Military Band Fifes, bass drums, snare drums, cornets, saxophones, band instruments, and lots of other items. Citation generated from on-line description
Pepper, J.W. Souvenir of World's Columbian Exposition. Ill. of band instruments, etc. [Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper; 1893], Large 8vo. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Pepper, J.W. [Complete catalogue of musical instruments and music. Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper; ca. 1909], 123 p. OCLC #24821329
Pepper, J.W. & Son. Everything Musical for the Band, the Orchestra, the Home. Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper & Co.; 1915, 148 p. General: brass, woodwind, bowed strings, music. At least a quarter of this catalog is devoted to sheet music. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.P48 1915
Pepper, J.W. & Son. Everything Musical for the Band, the Orchestra, the Home. Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Pepper & Son; 1916, 136 p. General: brass, woodwind, bowed strings, percussion, parts, accessories, music. At least one third of the catalog is devoted to sheet music. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.P48 1916
Pepper, J.W. & Son. Musical Times. Philadelphia, PA: 1916, 16 p. 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches. Volume 27, No. 309. The Front Cover has the Bold Notice: "No More Musical Instruments From Europe Until The War Is Over". This Catalog/Magazine has Illustrated Advertisements for Musical Instruments as well as Articles relating to Music. The Catalog offers Cornets, The "Peerless Beater" for Base Drum and Cymbal, Violins (Illustrated), "Orchestra Horn", Trombones, Clarinets, Sheet Music, Music Stands, and more. Most Ads are Illustrated. Some of the Articles are: How To Hold The Violin, "Readers Own Page", The Amateur Band, and a Classified Ad Section. Citation generated from on-line description
Pepper, J.W. & Son. [Catalog of band instruments and instrumental music. Philadelphia, PA: Pepper & Son; ca. 1893], 152 p. 34 cm. Missing pages 1-3. Hagley Museum
Pepper, J.W. [Instrument catalog]. 40 p. Smithsonian Institution Archives Center. National Museum of American History (CE 39) Hazen Collection. Box 11 Folder 30
[Pepper, J.W. Co.] Christmas Supplement to Musical Times and Band Journal. Philadelphia, PA: [J.W. Pepper Co.; n.d., n.p.] Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music CAT-00299
Perry, Sylvia. Peripole little symphony rhythm band parade; a rhythm band primer for teachers. Brooklyn: Peripole Products Inc.; 1952, [n.p.] N.B. possibly not a trade catalog. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.P53 1952
Petromilli & Piatanesi Brothers. Catalogo della Italo-American Accordion Manufacturing Company. [Chicago, IL: Petromilli & Piatanesi Brothers; 1915, n.p.] Chicago Public Library Special Collections and Preservation Division Neighborhood History Research Collection
Petrof Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1987, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Petromilli and Piatanoesi Bros. Italo‑American Accordion Co. Chicago, IL: [Petromilli and Piatanoesi Bros.; ca. 1920], 64 p., 8vo. Catalogue describes and illustrates accordions, and includes care and maintenance of accordions. Citation generated from on-line description
Pflueger Piano Co. Inc. [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
Phelps. [Harmony attachment. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Phelps, J. H. Phelps harmony attachment. [Sharon, WI: J.H. Phelps]; 1893, 8 l.: ill.; 16 by 22 cm. "All pianos containing the Phelps Harmony Attachment have three pedals, but many pianos having three pedals do not contain the Harmony Attachment." Furnished to order at additional cost by Malcolm Love Piano Co., Waterloo, N.Y.; James & Holmstrom, Newby & Evans, and Krakauer Bros., New York; A. M. McPhail Piano Co., Boston; and A. B. Chase Co., Norwalk, Ohio. Published in conjunction with World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Winterthur #1408
Piano Parts Co. [Catalog.] Itasca, IL: Piano Parts Co.; 1965, [22 p.] Accessories: keyboard parts. Designed for the repair person. Library of Congress X‑Library of Congress ML155
Pierce Tone Aging Co. Catalog of facts and tests. with a fine litho. of the plant and instruments. [Indianapolis, IN: Pierce Tome Aging Co.; ca. 1892], Sq. 12mo., 16 p., fine pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Pilcher's, Henry Sons. Pneumatic pipe organs. [Louisville, KY: Henry Pilcher's Sons; ca. 1890], 4 l.: ill.; 22 cm. Winterthur #1409
Player Roll Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1973, [n.p.] Smithsonian #60
Plaut-Cadden Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1925, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Pleyel, Wolff & Cie. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1893, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Pollmann, August. August Pollmann's Illustrated Catalogue of Accordions, Harmonicas, Musical Boxes, Strings, etc. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1884, 39 [i.e. 72] p. General: free reed, music boxes, accessories. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1887, 319 [i.e. 320] p. General: Wind, strings, percussion, accessories. This catalog (and all others in this series) contains a large number of available accessories. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Catalogue K. 1894-'95. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1894, 368 p. Hardbound in Red cloth. Pink paper. First 61 pages contain accordions, and blow organs. Manufacturer of Pollmann plucked string instruments. Importer of variety of instruments including "the Royal, Crown, Star, Iron Cross, and X brands of violins." Offered brass instruments in four classes "Light action, Professional, Artist, and Solo Artist". Offered various type of engravings on brass instruments: "Vienna" with a small song bird sitting on a branch below a garlanded shield with Pollmann's name in it; "London" with a heron in a marsh below a banner with Pollmann's name on it, and engravings of leaves on a stem on the shepherds crook, and much of the other tubing; "Paris" has a stylized grape vine, with a bunch of grapes, and above is a completely different plant, and an ornamental garland with Pollmann's name in it (suggestive of French Rococo design); and "Berlin" with plant sprig (suggestive of 3-leaf clover on a vine) and top (completely different plant), and with a trumpet-like object extending from above the banner which contains Pollmann's name. "Rome" style has banner above lily-like somewhat simple design, with name in banner. "Boston" is a circle of single pointed leaves with name engraved without any additional features. "Florence" looks much like Berlin, except Florence has small dots in the floral engravings, where as Berlin has no dots, but does have curly almost pea-like vines. "Naples" has name in a rectangular box, and with 3-leave plants above and below. "Venice" is somewhat similar to Boston. Both are garlands of leaves surrounding the name. Venice has 3-pointed leaves, where as Boston has only single pointed leaves. "American" is the easiest to identify. It has an American Eagle above the U.S. flag, and the Liberty bell below that. Flowers and leaves finish off the design. "New York" has engraving on almost every inch of the tubing. The design on the bell has acorns, leaves, and the name in a chevron border. Even the button caps are engraved. "Opera" has a lyre between springs of leaves, and above is the name in a flag-like feature, with leaves and other ornamentation above, to the sides, and below the lyre. Another design was shown (p. 102) without any name. The design has copious branches of leaves, with the name in a circle of lines. Other designs also appear in the book that are not identified. Author’s collection
Pollmann, August. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1889, 320 p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1891, 352 p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1894, 368 p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Catalogue of Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1897, 416 p. General: brass, winds, strings. Listed are various brand names used by this company, and the names of wind instrument makers for which this company represented. Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Illustrated Catalogue of Band, Military and Orchestra Instruments. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1885, [n.p.] Catalog reported in the Eleutherian Mills Historical Library
Pollmann, August. Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1881, 171 [i.e. 173] p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. This hard bound copy also includes instruments for mandolin orchestras. Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Musical Merchandise. NY, NY: August Pollmann; 1885, 261 [i.e. 263] p. General: wind, strings, percussion, accessories. Brass instruments are especially well represented. Library of Congress ML155.P
Pollmann, August. Rudall, Carte & Co. Band and Military Instruments. NY, NY: August Pollmann; [September 1904?, 14 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo, reed instruments, brass. Includes the ultra‑artist line of wind instruments. Library of Congress Rudall file
Pollmann, August. Supplement to my catalogue of merchandise Edition E. [NY, NY]: August Pollmann; [18??], 240 pages. Contains Accordions, Banjos, Concertinas, Fifes, Flageolets, Mirlephone, Harmonicas, Guitars, Mandolins, Musical Boxes, Symphonion, Organette, Aristonette, Aristophone, Orpheus, Piccolos, Metallophones, parlor chimes, Violas, Violins, Zithers, Autoharp, etc. Citation generated from on-line description
Pollmann, August. [Catalogue. NY, NY: August Pollmann; ca. 1898], 2 l.: ill.; 25 cm. Pollmann was sole U.S. and Canada agent for Frati & Co., a manufacturer of organs, orchestrions, and mechanical pianos. When catalogue was published, firm had been in business about 25 years. Winterthur #1410
Pontier, J. [Advertisement.] Paris: J. Pontier; [ca. 1920, 1 p.] Wind: oboe, cor anglais, oboe d'amore. Found on back of an advertisement from Adolphe Sax. Library of Congress Sax file
Poole Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1898-1910, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Poole Pianos. Catalogue. [Boston, MA: Poole; ca. 1920, n.p.] Schubert Club
Potter, Henry & Co. [Catalog.] London: Henry Potter & Co.; [ca. Oct. 1930?], 43 p. Wind, percussion: woodwinds, brass, drums, uniform accessories. Offering items for British drum and bugle corps, and bands. Library of Congress Potter file
Pourcelle, Henry. Henry Pourcelle-Paris-Band Instruments. [Paris: Henry Pourcelle; 1880?], 44 p. C. Bruno & Son sole U.S. agent. Private collection
Powell, Verne Q. Price List. Arlington Heights, MA: Verne Q. Powell; June 15, 1980, [4 p.] Wind: woodwind. Flute, piccolo, accessories, cases. Library of Congress Powell file
Powell, Verne Q. [Information pamphlet.] Arlington Heights, MA: Verne Q. Powell; [ca. 1980, 6 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Discusses the "Cooper scale Flute." Library of Congress Powell file
Pratt Read Player Action Co. The Wasle Unique Player Action. Deep River CT,: Pratt Read Player Action Co.; [1912], 16 p. 9 ¼ by 7 ¼ inches. Includes information and images of the action chest, action in the piano, how to regulate the action, motor and transmission, regulation of the action, key slip levers and buttons, soloist pneumatics, lower action, how to regulate mechanisms, etc. The oversized covers have minor wear on the edges, a very light vertical bend on the left half throughout, light scuffing on the covers. Citation generated from on-line description
Pratt, Reed & Co. see Deep River Historical Society
Premier Grand Piano Corp. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.];. [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Premier Grand Piano Corp. [Piano catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Prescott Organ Co. Ill. catalog of Prescott organs, models and styles - Cottage, Favorite, Cabinet, Chapel, Boudoir, Orchestral and Standard. [Concord, NH: Prescott Organ Co.; ca. 1881], 8vo., 24 p., pict. wrap. of factory. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Presser, Theodore Co. Cooke, James Francis, Music Masters Old and New. Philadelphia: Theodore Presser Co.; 1918, 82 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Presser, Theodore Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Presto Music Times. Musical instruments at the World's Columbian Exposition. A review of musical instruments, publications and musical instrument supplies of all kinds exhibited. Chicago, IL: Presto Co.; 1895, [328 p.] illus., ports. 27 cm. Library of Congress ML462.P93
Prince & Co. Ill. catalog of melodeons and organs. [Buffalo, NY: Prince & Co.; 1876, n.p.] Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Prince & Co. Prince and Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Organs and Melodeons. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1869, [n.p.] Smithsonian #130
Prince, J.E. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Progressive Music Instrument Corp. Musical Merchandise Catalogue. NY, NY: [Progressive Music Instrument Corp; ca. 1930, n.p.] Full line of banjos (20 pages of Bacon banjos alone, including a style 6 NPU) guitars, mandolins, saxophones, horns, drums, harmonicas, accessories, accordions, violins & bows, plus more. Hard cover, very good condition. Also contains a separate Holton "Collegiate" Band Instruments flyer. Surely same below. Citation generated from on-line description
Progressive Musical Instrument Corp. Musical Merchandise Catalogue. Wholesale catalogue of profitable musical merchandise. NY, NY: Progressive Musical Instrument Corp; [1931], 236 p. General: band, orchestra, and banjos. Evidently an amalgamation of several catalogs. Retailer of instruments by other makers. Library of Congress ML155.P8
Püchner, Karl. [4 advertisements.] Graslitz: Karl Püchner; [Jan. 1929?, Feb. 1930?, May 1930?, 3 p.] Advertisements shows a wooden clarinet. Library of Congress Püchner file
Püchner, Vinzenz. [2 advertisements.] Graslitz: Vinzenz Püchner; [July 1928?, 2 p.] Wind: woodwinds. Depicts a metal clarinet. Also lists for sale flutes, piccolos, clarinets, oboes, alto and bass clarinets, English horns, bassoons, and contra bassoons. Library of Congress Püchner file
Pupeschi, P & F. [Catalog.] Firenze, Italy: P & F Pupeschi; 1931, 32 p. General: woodwinds, brass, percussion, plucked strings, bowed strings, keyboards. The date was pasted onto the pages, implying an alternate date of initial publication. Library of Congress Pupeschi file
Purcell, I.S. Purcell pianos. Chicago, IL: I.S. Purcell; [ca. 1909], 8 p. Upright pianos. Author’s collection
Putnam, W. W. & Co. Organ. Staunton VA: [W.W. Putnam & Co.; 1899, 20 p.] 12mo, printed wrappers. Line drawn illustrations of nine different organ models and a stool. A few small stains internally, mild vertical crease. Citation generated from on-line description