Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 20th century, stamped "C.F. Martin & Co. Nazareth, PA." to brace and back of headstock, serial number "40563" to neck block, 38-1/2 x 13-5/8 x 4 in.; held in leather-bound carrying case, with extra strings and related paper work, 40-3/4 x 15-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: Accompanied by copy of correspondence from The C.F. Martin Organization, Nazareth, Pennsylvania dated May 10, 1979 in which the wood type, model, and set-up of the guitar are specified. It mentions "notation in the old records [which] indicates that this particular guitar and others in the same set were set up for Spanish style playing".
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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
crack to soundboard beneath bridge, some small scuffs and abrasions to body, more notably to backsideļ¼ leather case with wear at edges, stains, picked/pulled threads
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