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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.
Yamaha. Yamaha Grand Pianos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #100
Yamaha. Yamaha Pianos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #140
Yamaha. Yamaha Upright Pianos. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #99
Yamaha. [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
Yamaha International Corp. Yamaha Band Instruments. Brasswind & Woodwinds. Buena Park, Ca: Yamaha International Corp; [ca. 1980, 7 p.] Wind: brass, woodwinds. Band instruments. Library of Congress Yamaha file
Yamaha International Corp. Yamaha Flutes. Grand Rapids, MI: Yamaha International Corp; [ca. 1970, 2 p.] Wind: flute. Library of Congress Yamaha file
Yamaha International Corp. [Information sheet]. Grand Rapids, MI: Yamaha International Corp; [ca. August 1, 1983, 1 p.] Wind: flute. Dated at acquisition. Discusses three professional flutes. Library of Congress Yamaha file
York Band Instruments. York Highest Quality Band Instruments. #40. Grand Rapids, Michigan: York Band Instruments; 1928, 36 p. 8 1/4 by 11 inches. Includes history of the company, and founder. Features Saxophones, Trumpets, Flugelhorn, Cornets, Orchestra Horn, Concert Horn, French Horns, Trombones, Slide Coronet, Bugles, Herald Trumpet, Coach Horn, Upright Alto, Upright Tenor, Baritones, Euphoniums, Basses, Sousaphones, Clarinets, Flutes, and Drums. This catalog also comes with the price list which is glued at two places inside the front cover. Citation generated from on-line description
York Pianos. [Catalog. S.l.: s.n., n.p.] (See Weaver Piano Co. Inc.) Reported to be in the University of Maryland, College Park Howe Collection in the International Piano Archive
York, J.W. & Sons. York's Trader. Grand Rapids MI: J. W. York; 1914, 40 p. 9 by 12 inches. Musical instrument magazine/catalog. Well illustrated, and includes images of cornets, trumpets, horns, altos, trombones, euphoniums/baritones, basses (including Helicon style), drums, clarinets & saxophones, there are also testimonials from bands, musicians, soloists, etc. Citation generated from on-line description
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Zenith Mfg. Co. Zenith Line: Organ Generator. [S.l.: s.n.; n.d., n.p.] Smithsonian #295
Zimmerman. [Catalog. S.l.: Zimmermann; n.d.], 11 p. Small catalog is shaped like an autoharp. Catalog consists of an amusing story, with various models of autoharps integrated into the story. Specifications and prices also included. Citation generated from on-line description
[Zimmermann, Aug.] Export Catalogue of First Class Band Instruments. Catalogo ilustrado de Exportacion de Instrumentos de Musica para banda y charanga de calidad superior. [Leipzig: Aug. Zimmermann]; 1925, 68 p. Text in English and Spanish. Aug. Zimmermann and location handstamped after printing. Last page states “Oswald Schmidt G.M.B.H. Leipzig.” Instruments bear the mark Zimmermann or “own make”. Full range of woodwind instruments, being piccolos, flutes (Boehm and simple), clarinets (Albert and Boehm), oboes, bassoons, saxophones, cornets in e flat and b flat, alto horns, tenor horns, baritone horns, bass horns in e flat, or f and e flat, and percussion instruments. No price list. Author’s collection
Zimmermann & Co. [Advertisement]. Markneukirchen: Zimmermann & Co.; [1927, 1 p.] Wind, strings, brass, woodwinds, bowed strings, plucked strings, flute, violin, guitar, zither, mandolin. Item dated by Miller. Library of Congress Zimmermann file
Zimmermann, (C.F.) and Son. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue ... of musical instruments and general musical merchandise... Class A. Philadelphia, PA: Zimmermann and Son; [ca. 1880], 16 p. 24 cm. Hagley Museum
Zimmermann, (C.F.) and Son. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue ... of musical instruments and general musical merchandise... Class C & D. Philadelphia, PA: Zimmermann and Son; [ca. 1880], 35 p. 24 cm. Hagley Museum
Zimmerman, C.F. Co. The Autoharp and How it Captured the Family. Dodgeville, NY; C.F. Zimmerman Co.; [c.1894], 24 p. University of Maryland, College Park
Zimmerman, C.F. Co. Autoharps. Dolgeville, NY: C.F. Zimmerman Co.; 1882, 11 p. Citation generated from on-line description
Zimmermann, Jul. Heinr. Musik Instrumente. Leipzig: [s.n.; ca. 1899, n.p.] Reprinted: Frankfurt: Musikverlag Zimmermann; 1984. Private collection
Zoebisch, C.A. & Sons. Band Instruments. NY, NY: Joures Printers; 1878, [24 p.] Described on the cover as importer of instruments from France, Germany, and Italy. Offering "strings, and musical merchandise in general". The artwork found here is identical with the artwork found in the catalogs from the Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory. Private collection
Zoebisch, C.A. & Sons. C.A. Zoebisch & Sons, Manufacturers of Best Quality Brass and German Silver Band Instruments. NY, NY: [s.n.]; 1878, 27 p. Private collection