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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.
Radiant Light Enterprises. The Eklute. A New Dimension in Flute art. Ukiah, CA: Radiant Light Enterprises; [ca. 1960, 4 p.] Wind: flute. Alternate head joint, invented by Joseph LaVolpa. Library of Congress Elkute file
Radle, F. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1913-1920, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Rampone, Agostino. Agostino Rampone Instrumenti Musicali per Banda e Orchestra. Milano: Rampone; [ca. 1900], 79 p. Offers a large number of woodwind instruments, including clarinets, flutes, oboes, saxophones, sarrussophones, and ophicleids. Also offers brasswind instruments, generally of Germanic designs, stringed instruments, drums, and even a few keyboard instruments. Private collection
Rampone, A. & Cazzani, B. & C. Grande Fabbrica d'Instrumenti Musicali a fiato in Legno‑ottone e Percussione. Milano: A. Rampone & Cazzani & C; 1921, [3 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. Boehm system and Zeigler system instruments listed. Library of Congress Rampone file
Rankin Bros. Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Raudenbush Pianos. Catalogue. [St. Paul, MN: Raudenbush; ca. 1910, n.p.] Retail firm [?] Schubert Club
Raudenbush Pianos. Testimonials Booklet. [St. Paul, MN: Raudenbush; Sept. 1, 1920. n.p.] Schubert Club
Raudenbush Pianos. Testimonials Booklet. [St. Paul, MN: Raudenbush; n.d., n.p.] Includes many Norwegian musicians. Schubert Club
Rauworth Grand Piano 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
Raven & Bacon. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Raymond, F. L. [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
Redington & Howe. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Reed, Charles Vandeveer. A history of band instrument manufacturing in Elkhart, Indiana. iv, 90 l. Thesis (M.S.)--Butler University; 1953. OCLC #16909879
Regent Piano. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d.] (See Blasius & Sons) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Regina. Regina Music Boxes. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #61
Regina Co. Ill. catalog of new styles in Regina musical boxes, novelties, etc. [Rahway, NJ: The Regina Co.; ca. 1890], 12mo., 12 p., pict. wrap. Citation taken from Lawrence B. Romaine's A Guide to American Trade Catalogs 1744-1900
Regina Musical Box Co. Regina Reasoning. NY, NY: [Regina Musical Box Co.]; 1902, 24 p. 8vo. This brochure is a series of talking points for salesmen who are trying to place the large Regina music boxes in saloons, restaurants, and homes by emphasizing the instruments’ durability and reliability. Includes many illustrations of how the large metal discs used in the boxes stand up to wear. Citations from High Ridge Books Inc.'s retail catalog 40 [ca. 2001]
Renier Music House. Deagan Bells and Xylophones: Catalogue "V". Dubuque, IA: Renier Music House; [ca. 1922], 40 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Reuning & Sons Violins. Connoisseurs and deal in violins, violas, 'cellos, and their bows. [Ithaca, New York]: Reuning & Sons Violins; [1992, 20 p.] OCLC #26847244
Ricca & Son. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Richards, J.G. Co. [Catalog.] Cleveland, OH: J.G. Richards Co.; [1880?, n.p.] Appears to be a general catalog, offering violins, boxwood clarinets, [etc. ?]. Private collection
Richardson, O.W. & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1914, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Richmond Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1902, [n.d.] Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Riedl, Ernst Karl. [Advertisement.] Graslitz: Ernst Karl Riedl; [February 1930?, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Item dated by D.C. Miller. Library of Congress Riedl file
Ripin, Edwin M. The instrument catalogs of Leopoldo Franciolini. Hackensach, NJ: J. Boonin, [1974], xix, 201 p. illus. facsims. 28 cm. Franciolini sold historical instruments, around the end of the 1800's. He is more famous as a forger of historic instruments. Some of these forgeries are still in major collections. University of California, Berkeley MK155.F73 R5 Ref Music
Rittershausen, E. Boehm system Flutes & Piccolos. NY, NY: Carl Fischer; [ca. 1880?, 4 p.] Wind: flute, piccolo. The first page is the catalog. The other pages contain general information about the company, and testimonials. Library of Congress Rittershausen file
Rittershausen, E. Preis‑Courant über Concert‑Flöten. Berlin: E. Rittershausen; [before 1905, 4 p.] Wind: flute. Carl Fischer listed as sole agent for the U.S. and Canada. Library of Congress Rittershausen file
Roberts, A. Succr. Fabrique d'Instruments du Musique. Paris, France: A. Roberts, Succr., 1909 12 p. Woodwind instruments. Citation generated from online description
Robert, A., Succr. [Catalog.] Paris: A. Robert; 1897, [4 p.] Wind: woodwind. Flutes and piccolos (Boehm, and simple systems), clarinets, oboes, cors anglais, bassoons, parts, music. Library of Congress Robert file
Robert, A., Succr. [Envelope addressed to D.C. Miller in Paris.] Paris: A. Robert; [ca. 1905?, 1 p.] Wind: flute? "Price list" written on the corner. Library of Congress Robert file
Roe, John W. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Rogers & Bacon. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] University of California, Santa Barbara Romaine Collection
Romero Y Andia, Antonio. Comercio General de Musica de Antonio Romero Y Andia. Catalogo Ilustrado de Pianos, Organos y Demas Instrumentos de Salon. Madrid, Spain: Antonio Romero Y Andia; [c1880], 64 p. Antonio Romero Y Andia was a prominent clarinettist and inventor of the Romero clarinet key system. The first half of the catalogue features the pianos of Bluthner, Erard, Hardt, Pleyel, Rosener and Steinway (Steinweg). There are 3 full-page engravings of Erard pianos, 4 of Hardt, 5 Pleyels, and 5 Steinways. The second half of the catalogue is devoted to organs made by Dumont, Lelievre & Co. & Victor Mustel. There are 20 pages of listings for Dumont with nice engraved illustrations of church organs and smaller models. The Mustel listing has several nice engravings of models made by that company. The last part of the catalogue advertises mechanical instruments, accordions and musical accessories. Citation from online description
Ronhildt. [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
Root & Cady. Root & Cady's Illustrated Catalogue and Price List. Chicago, IL: Root & Cady; 1866, 96 p. General: piano, organ, brass. Includes square pianos by Mason & Hamlin, melodeons, free reeds over‑the‑shoulder brass, saxhorns. Library of Congress ML155.R48
Root & Cady. Illustrated Catalogue and Price List. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1866, [n.p.] Probably same as above. Smithsonian #11
Roots, E.T. & Sons. Illustrated Catalogue of Musical Goods, No. 51. Chicago, IL: E.T. Roots & Sons; [n.d., n.p.] Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division, Neighborhood History Research Collection
Roth, Ernst Heinrich. The Master Violins Made by Ernst Heinrich Roth. [S.l.]: H. Simon; 1924, 30 p. This catalog features twelve illustrations of the Roth 1924 line, as well as Mr. Roth in his workshop, and examples of Roth labels and guarantee. Citation generated from on-line description. Smithsonian #278
Rothschild & Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1910, [n.d.] (Meister Piano) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Rubank, Inc. [Price list with descriptive material.] Smithsonian Institution Archives Center. National Museum of American History (CE 48) Hazen Collection. Box 11 Folder 32
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Catalogue of Musical Instruments. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1913, 64 p. General: wind, bowed strings, percussion, accessories. This catalog contains check marks next to items, including drum parts. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Catalogue of Musical Instruments. Military and Orchestra. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1931, 64 p. General: wind, bowed strings. Flutes, piccolos. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. A Classified List of Music for Flute & Pianoforte. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [October 1934], 7 p. Flute: music. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. The Flute Players' Journal. London: Rudall, Carte & Co.; [189?, 2 p.] Accessories: music. Form for having one's name placed on the mailing list for this periodic publication of music for the flute. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. The Flute Players' Journal. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [192?, 2 p.] Accessories: music, cases, music stands. Form for having one's name placed on the mailing list for this periodic publication of music for the flute. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. The Flute Player's Journal. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [June 1932, 1 p.] Accessories: music. Form for having ones' name placed on the mailing list for this periodic publication of music for the flute. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. The Flute Player's Journal. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1934, [2 p.] Wind: flute. Asks for subscribers to this irregular publication of flute music. On the back are flute cases for sale. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. The Flute Player's Journal. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [March 1938, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Asks for subscribers to this irregular publication of flute music. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. High to Low Pitch. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [August 1930, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Price list for converting flutes from high to low pitch. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Important Notice to Flute Players who have only High Pitch Flutes. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; November 1936, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Prices given for converting flutes from high pitch to low pitch. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. List of concert flutes and piccolos manufactured by Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. London: [Rudall, Carte & Co.]; 1932, [n.p.] Library of Congress ML155.R9. Library of Congress
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Just Published. A New Edition of Handle's Sonatas for Flute and Pianoforte. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [ca. 1928, 1 p.] Wind: music. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. List of Concert Flutes and Piccolos. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1938, 8 p. Wind: flute. Excerpts from the full catalog. Item distinguished by 2 types of bass flutes depicted; no simple system flute appears on the back page. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. List of Concert Flutes and Piccolos. London: Rudall, Carte & Co. Ltd.; [1911], 8 p. Wind: flute, piccolo. Includes illustrations of key mechanisms. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. List of Concert flutes and piccolos. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1928. 8 p. Wind: flute. Excerpts from the full catalog. Item distinguished by one bass flute depicted, having a straight head joint; a simple system flute appears on the back page. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. List of Concert Flutes and Piccolos. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [July 1935?], 8 p. Wind: flute. Excerpts from the full catalog. Item dated by Miller. Distinguished by one bass flute shown, having a bend, angled head joint. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Military & Orchestral Musical Instruments. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1931, 64 p. Library of Congress ML30.4b no. 2380 Miller, and OCLC #9687114
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. New Head Joints. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [ca. 1938, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. "New Metal" Boehm Flutes. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [1932, 3 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Portable Music Stands. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [ca. 1900, 2 p.] Accessories: Music stands, cases. One side of page contains the catalog for music stands. The other side of the page contains the catalog for cases. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Repairs by Skilled Craftsmen. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [ca. 1930, 3 p.] Wind: brass, saxophones. Only these instruments are listed. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.'s List of Low Pitch Secondhand Instruments. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [October 1934, 3 p.] Wind: flutes, piccolo, double reeds, single reeds, brass, timpani. Makers include Rudall, Cart; Fischer; Rittershausen; Mahillon; and Beare & Son. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Rudall, Carte & Co's Concert Flutes. Some Particulars respecting the Structure of the Flutes sold by Rudall, Carte & Co. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [after 1878, 2 p.] General: wind, bowed strings. Depicted flutes made in the simple system, Radcliff, Guard's model, Boehm, Boehm-Rockstro's model, and Carte & Boehm. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Rudall, Carte & Co's Special List for Flute and Drum Bands. Dublin, Ireland: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; November 1921, [4 p.] Wind, percussion: piccolos, flute, drums. Piccolos, flutes (including bass flutes) in the following systems: Boehm, simple system, modified Boehm, and guard models. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Second Notice to Flute Players. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [ca. 1938, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Discusses head joints lined with the "New Metal." Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Special advice to Flute Players. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [1930, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Discussing relining head joints. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. Tuning Bar with Beater. London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [March 1938, 1 p.] Accessories: tuning devices. Also lists presentation batons. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. [2 advertisements.] London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; December 1922, [1 p.] Wind: brass, flute. Taken from The London Musical Courier and glued together. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. [Advertisement.] London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; July, 1918, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from the Musical Opinion, July 1918. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. [Advertisement.] London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; 1934, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from The Musical Opinion April 1934. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. [Advertisement for the "New Metal Flutes".] London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [1932, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from The Musical Opinion Oct 1932. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. [Advertisement for the "New Metal Flutes".] London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; [1932, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from The Musical Opinion June 1932. Library of Congress Rudall file
Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd. [Advertisement for the "New Metal Flute".] London: Rudall, Carte & Co., Ltd.; April 1932, [1 p.] Wind: flute. Taken from the Musical Opinion, April 1932. Library of Congress Rudall file
Russia. Ministerstvo mestnoi promyshlennosti. TSennik nomer devianosto shest diia pereotsenki spetsializirovannogo oborudovaniia muzykalnoi promyshlennosti. Moskva: Legkaia industriia; 1970, 36 p. Library of Congress Library of Congress ML155.R95