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advice please...

Drinklicafix

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Greetings everyone!:tiphat:
I've been away for really really long, more than a year now...need to catch up with all the interesting posts I've missed out on. :crazy:
I need a little advice: I've finally got the opportunity to get myself The Art of Organ Building by Audsley, a book I've always wanted, but I can afford just one volume right now :cry: and only volume II is currently in stock, so if someone could please tell me whether having volume II without volume I is worth it or is it better to have the first without the second. I'm not even sure if I'll have the opportunity to purchase another volume later. I just can't decide which to get. :confused: Thanks in advance...cheers and good wishes to all:cheers:
 

Krummhorn

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Welcome back, Drinklicafix :tiphat:

From my viewpoint looking at the Table of Contents of both volumes (viewed on Amazon[dot]com), you won't have the most complete "picture" of the whole process without the benefit of having both volumes.

A quick check at Amazon reveals that both volumes are available and that there are much lower prices if one obtains a used book, or the paperback version instead of the very expensive hardcover edition.

Great to have you back with us again - we missed you being around these parts :)
 

Corno Dolce

Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
I can only echo the statements of my illustrious colleagues - get the paperback edition - Its a Real bargain.
 

Drinklicafix

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Thanks for the warm welcome Krummhorn.
Buying paperbacks at amazon does look like good advice...will check them out, thank you very much guys.
btw Sweet Corn, heehee....I love the nickname
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, your signature is very beautiful and inspiring!
Cheerio :tiphat:
 

Corno Dolce

Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Hi Drinklicafix,

Thank you for your kind word. Yes, the Samuel Adams quote is quite inspirational.

Cheers,

Corno Dolce
 
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