Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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The Saint Louis merchants, mechanics, and manufacturers' business directory for 1850 : containing the cards of the principal establishments of every branch of business carried on in the City of Saint Louis, 1850

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1NATH'L PHILLIPS,
2131 Market Street,
3OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
4SAINT LOUIS, MO.,
5MUSIC PUBLISHER,
6AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER AND IMPORTER OF
7PIANO-FORTES,
8MUSIC,
9MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
10AND
11MILITARY GOODS,
12OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
13(Formerly 42 Market street, established in 1837.)
15N. P. has constantly for sale, the largest and most complete stock of Music and Musical Merchandise to be found in the Western country, among which are, Piano-fortes, 6, 6 1-2, and 7 octaves, from the very best manufactories, varying in prices from $225 to $700. Cartart's improved Melodeons; every description of Brass Instruments, including the Saxe and Alt Horns, in all keys; also, Violins, Violoncellos, Accordeons and Flutinas of every quality and price. Roman and English strings from the best manufactories, together with every description of Musical Merchandise and Military Goods. The new Music and Musical Works from all the Eastern Cities, received as soon as published, which, with all the standard Music and his own valuable Catalogue, forms the most choice stock west of the mountains.
17Nathaniel Phillips is sole agent in Missouri for
18Chickering's celebrated New Scale Piano-Fortes,
19which have always obtained the first premirm [a Gold Medal,] for their great durability, elegant finish and superiority over all other makers. The subscriber has been agent for these elegant Instruments for 11 years, and in every case they give the most perfect satisfaction. Every Piano is fully warranted, and can be returned if found imperfect in any respect. All Instruments sold at Factory Prices and packed free of charge.
21NATH'L PHILLIPS,
22131 Market Street, opposite the Court House,
23UNDER WYMAN'S HALL.

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