American Guitar, C. F. Martin, New York, c. 1837

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American Guitar, C. F. Martin, New York, c. 1837, labeled CF MARTIN, MANUFACTURER OF GUITARS, VIOLINS, IMPORTERS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, NO. 212 FULTON STREET ABOVE GREENWICH STREET NEW YORK 196 HUDSON STREET, NO 1176, length of back 18 1/14 in., width of lower bout 12 5/8 in., with case.

Sold with accompanying letter of inquiry to C.F. Martin & Co., Nazareth, dated December 12, 1914 and reply from Frank Martin, dated December 14, 1914, dating the work between 1833 and 1839.
Estimate $18,000-24,000

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