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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.
Ullmann, Ch. & J. Catalogue Ch. & J. Ullmann. Paris: [Ch. & J. Ullmann?]; 1907, 360 p. [Partly reproduced in Larigot, no. IV, Special, Nov. 1994, p. 119-192.] This company made instruments and sold instruments under the names of A. Lecomte & Cie and also Charles Mathieu
Ullmann, Ch. & J. [Advertisement.] Paris: Ch. & J. Ullmann; [April 1924, 1 p.] General: wind, strings. Langwill states that this company was only a retailer of instruments. Library of Congress Ullmann file
United States. Work Projects Administration (Calif.) The Music Trade, 1850-1940. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1940], 1 vol. Details music retail activities in San Francisco, taken from a wide variety of sources. This is not a trade catalog, but contains interesting information. San Francisco main library, San Francisco history room 780.979.UN3T. and OCLC #29244096
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Valco MFG Co. National Electric Guitars and amplifiers. Chicago, IL: Valco MFG Co.; 1962, [7 p.] String, accessories: electric guitar, amps. Library of Congress X‑ML155.V3
Valco MFG Co. Supro Electric Guitars. Chicago, IL: Valco MFG Co.; 1958, [7 p.] String, accessories: electric guitar, amps. Library of Congress X‑ML155.V3
Valco MFG Co. Supro Electric Guitars. Chicago, IL: Valco MFG Co.; 1959, [7 p.] String, accessories: electric guitars, amps. Library of Congress X‑ML155.V3
Van Englelen Frères. Catalogue Van Englelen Frères. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1913, [n.p.] Reproduced in Larigot, no. 9, Dec. 1990, and no. 10, Feb. 1992
Vanotti, Luigi. The Vanotti Flute. Milan, Italy: Luigi Vanotti; [1922‑1925, 7 p.] Wind: flute. Contains illustrations of various flute systems based partly or wholly on the Boehm system. Vanotti file
Vanotti, Luigi. [Catalog.] No. 14. Milano, Italy: Luigi Vanotti; [ca. 1900], 23 p. Wind: flute, piccolo. Boehm system instruments. Library of Congress Vanotti file
Vega Co. Catalog of Tenor Banjos, plectrum Banjos, regular Banjos, Mandolin Banjos, Guitar Banjos. Silver Spring, MD: Mugwumps' Instrument Herald; 1973, 31 [i.e. 32] p. String: plucked string instrument. This is a facsimile of the 1923 edition, issued by The Vega Co. of Boston, MA. Library of Congress X‑ML155 and OCLC record #2515451
Vega Co. Vega Banjo Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1973, [n.p.] Smithsonian #177
Vega Co. Vega Banjos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #180
Vega Co. Vega Regular Banjos. Boston, MA: [Vega Co.]; 1922, 32 p., 4to. Fully illustrated and with the 1922 price lists enclosed. The variety of instruments offered is described as an improvement over previous offerings. Citation generated from on-line description
Vega Co. Vegaphone banjos and the vegavox. [Cedar Knolls, N.J.: Pickin' Productions; 1976], 24 p. Reprint of the 1928 ed. OCLC record #4345219
Vega Co. [Banjo catalog. S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1910‑12], 16 p. 8 by 11 inches. Includes all the fine 5‑string models of the day. The better models are shown with the A.C. Fairbacks little engraved silver plaque on the dowel stick so you know this is quite an early catalog. Models shown and described are Special No. 2, the Regent, Imperial Electric, Style C, Whyte‑Laydie No. 2 and No. 7, Tu‑Ba‑Phone No. 3 and No. 9, and the fabulous Deluxe. Also banjorine Stysle G, etc. Citation generated from on-line description
Vega Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1932, 16 p. 8 by 11 inches. Vega guitar, banjo, and mandolin catalog and it also has Harmony Guitars and ukuleles as well as some very strangely shaped KayKraft guitars as well. Includes also some Harmony‑made Vagabond fancy decorated instruments of all kinds. Citation generated from on-line description
Vega Co. [Guitar & Mandolin Catalog. S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1912], 32 p. 8 by 11 inches. All the guitars and mandolins (both round and cylinder back mandolins) are shown, including the spectacular "Deluxe" mandolin, and the quality of the large illustrations is outstanding. All the inlay detail is there. There is a full-page picture of Guitar #103 with a fine "Tree-of-Life" pearl fingerboard and peghead. The catalog also lists the specifications of the instruments and the prices. Citation generated from on-line description
Vestal Press. The Vestal Press Catalogue no. 20. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1984, [n.p.] Smithsonian #15
Virgil Practice Clavier Co. The Virgil Perfected Practice Clavier. NY, NY: The Virgil Practice Clavier Co.; [ca. 1894], 12 p. Keyboard: practice devise. Devise for practicing proper keyboard technique. ML155.V55
Virzi. Virzi Violin Book. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #201
Virzi Corp. How to Select a Violin. [S.l.: s.n.; ca. 1925, n.p.] Smithsonian #250
Virzi Violins. [Catalog. S.l.: Virzi Violins]; 1925, 19 p. 5 by 8 inches. Claims that violins were distributed exclusively by Gibson about 1925. All the models are shown along with model number and some narrative description. Also includes a section on How to Select a Violin. Citation generated from on-line description
Virzi, E.J. & J. Virzi violin book. [N.Y., N.Y.: E., J. & J. Virzi; 1926?], [2], 38 p., [2] leaves of plates: ill. (some col.) 23 cm. In original paper binding. Baker Library Historical Collections Trade Catalogs (Noncirculating) Call number: RJEM.62 V821 and Smithsonian #201
Visuola Corp. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1927, [n.d.] Box 24. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
[Visuola Corp.] Blazing a new trail in piano playing. [NY, NY: Visuola Corp.; ca. 1920]; 33 p. Technically not a trade catalog but rather an associated type of trade literature designed to sell the instrument, Includes illustrations of the various player pianos, and testimonials with photographs of various music pedagogues. Private collection
Voigt, Ernst Reinh. Musik-Instrument og Strenge-Fabrik. Markneukirchen, Germany: Ernst Reinh. Voigt, [ca. 1890]; 122 p. Text in Swedish. Author’s collection
Voit Co. Voit Co. Wholesale Catalogue. [Markneukirchen, Germany: J. Schmidt; 1930], 40. p. The firm specialized in bowed stringed instruments, "offering the trade [an] assortment of violins, violas, cellos and basses, as well as bows, and a complete list of accessories, tools, varnishes and strings." Includes a "List of old instruments on hand." [4 p.] Library of Congress ML155.V6
Voit Co. Voit Co. Wholesale Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.]; 1934, [n.p.] Smithsonian #282
Voit Co. Inc. William Voit Company Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #249
Voit Co. Inc. William Voit Company Wholesale Catalogue. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #254
Voit & Geiger Inc. An Age Old Craft Becomes A Hobby. Chicago, IL: Voit & Geiger Inc.; [ca. 1937], 16 p. Catalog contains descriptions and photos of kits, tools, and supplies for making violins. Undated advertisement for Voit and Geiger Inc., but has handwritten inscription dated 1937. Citation generated from on-line description
Vose & Son. [Catalog.] Citation taken from The Musical Courier. "Trade Notes." Vol 17 #12 (Sep 19 1888), p. 212. Piano manufacturers
Vose & Sons Co. Vose Pianos. Boston, MA: Vose & Sons Piano Co.; 1895, 40 p. Keyboard: piano. Library of Congress ML155.V
Vose & Sons Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1888-1930, [n.d.] Box 24. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
Vose, James W. Catalogue of Piano‑Fortes. Boston, MA: E. N. Moore; 1859, 15 p. Keyboard: piano. Library of Congress ML155.V7
Vough Piano Co. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n.]; 1907, [n.d.] Box 24. Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive