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GEO. A. PRmCE & Co., MANUFACTURERS, 200 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. 

 WHOLESALE DEPOT, 87 FULTON STREET, NEW YOEK. 



For the convenience of Mrsio Dealers in all parts of the United States, we have made an arrangement with 



the following firms, who will supply the Tradb at our regular Factory prices : 



GEO. P. KEED & CO., 17 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass. COLBURN & FIELD, 154 Mam St., Cincinnati, O. 



BALMER & WEBER, 58 Fourth St., St. Loms, Mo. 



General Agent for New iroi.'U City, 

 WBI. ^Alili & SON, - - No. 339 ©roadway, opposite the Park. 



The subscribers take this method of calling the attention 

 of the public to a new Musical Instrument, as yet but little 

 known to tlie musical world, viz : Prince and Co.'s Im- 

 proved Patent Melodeon. 



It is now about five years since these instniments were 

 first offered for sale, and during that lime the increased de- 

 mand fir them has been unparalleled. One hundred and 

 fifty workmen are constantly employed in the manufacture 

 and finishing from 15 to SO instruments per week, 

 and as yet they have not been able to supply the 

 demands promjitly. 



For the benefit of those residing at a distance, and 

 consequently unable to inspect the Melodeon before 

 purchasing, we will endeavor to give a short descrip- 

 tion of the instrument. V 



The cases are made of Kosewood, and are as 

 handsomely finished as any piano forte. The key- 

 board is precisely the same as the piano or organ, 

 and the tone (which is very beautiful) closely resem- 

 bles that of the Flute Stop of the Organ— the notes 

 speak the instant the keys are touchcci, and will ad- 

 mit of the performance "of as rapid passages as the 

 Piano. The Pedal on the left is intended for a swell, 

 and with which the most beautiful effects can be jjro- 

 duccd. The Pedal on the right supplies the wind, 

 and works so easily that a child can manage it with- 

 out any exertion. The Bellows, (which is something 

 entirely new, and for which a Patent was granted in 

 December, IS-iG,) is a reversed or exhaustion Bellows, 

 and it is this, in a measure, which produces the pecu- 

 liar tone. The instrument can be immediately made 

 portable without detaching any part, the bellows re- 

 ceding into the body of the instrument, and the legs 

 folding under and s"pringing to their places, leaves 

 the whole in a compact form. Each instrument has 

 a packing case secured by lock and key. 



The volume of tone is equal to that of a small organ, 

 and by means of the swell may be increased or di- 

 minished at the pleasure of tiie performer; it is suffi- 

 ciently loud for small churches, and is well calculated 

 for a parlor instrument. Hundreds have examined them, 

 and all have been loud in their praise; and the best 

 evidence of their merit is their rapid sale. But it is a new 

 instrument— a new invention, and is yet but little known in 

 the musical world, and it is for this reason that we call to it 

 the attention of all lovers of Music, believing that there are 

 thousands who would lose no time in securing one, were 

 they aware of the existance of such an instrument, and the 

 low price at which it could be obtained. 



The following letter from Lowell Mason, Boston, to G. P. 

 Reed, we are permitted to use : 



Mr. Gko. p. Rkko, No. 17 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass. 



J)ear Sir—M your request I have examined one of the 

 Melodeons manufactured by Ifessrs. Geo. A. Prince & Co., 

 of Buffalo. I think the instrument in all respects equal, and 



in some respects superior, to a-ny others of similar kind 

 which I have seen, and in particular with respect to quality 

 of tone and promptness of touch, or action of the reeds, by 

 which quick passages may be performed with certain and 

 distinct articulation of tones. An instrument of this kind is 

 the best substitute for an Organ in Church Music with 

 which I am acquainted. LOWELL MASON. 



Boston, Mass., Sept 26, 1S49. 



Five Octave— Portable. Price, S75. 



PRICES. 



FOUE OCTAVE MELODEON, extending from 



C toC, $45 00 



FOUR AND A HALF OCTAVE MELODEON, 



extending from C to F, 65 00 



FIVE OCTAVE MELODEON, extending from 



F to F, T5 00 



LARGE FIVE OCTAVE MELODEON— Piano 



style, 100 00 



LARGE FIVE OCTAVE MELODEON — Piano 



style with' two sets of reeds, tuned in octaves, 15n 00 



E^" Just published, " Petnce's Compij;te Instructoe 

 roRTnE LMPr.o\T;D Melodeon ; tfc which is added favorite 

 Ahs, Voluntaries, and Chants, arranged expressly for this 

 Instrument. Price 75 Cents. 



CAUTION.— In consequence of the great success which has attended the introduction of Prince & Co.'s Melodeons, 

 numerous imitators have sprung up in diirercnt parts of the country— offering instruments mider the same name, and in 

 outward appearance resembling them. We would therefore caution the public to be on their guard, and examine those 

 made by Prince & Co. before purchasing. Many improvements applied are eafdusivehj ow oion, and being the original 

 manufacturers, our experience has enabled us to produce Instruments which a discerning public have unanimously 

 pronounced superior to any thing of the kind hitherto manufactured. Many of the most eminent Musicians of the 

 cities of New York and Boston have voluntarUy given testimonials as to the high character of our Instruments, which 

 can be seen on application. 

 All ordws from a distance wUl beprompUy attended to, and'azoritten ffttaratUy of their chiraimty inU be given 

 TN if required. GEO. A. PEINCE & CO. 



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