A collection of scores, books on music and related periodicals. Total volume of the collection is over 20000. Acquisition directed by marquis Yorisada Tokugawa (1892-1954) , or eventually by himself.
Collection:
Manuscripts, including autographs of great composers.
Rare and historical books on music.
Historical and renowned treatises on music.
Dictionaries of Music through the ages.
Scores , including first editions, limited editions and facsimiles.
Letters and documents
Books on the life and work of musicians, creative process of composers and history of music.
Journals and Revues mainly from 19th and first decade of 20th centuries.
