Bottesini, affectionately called the "Paganinni of the Double Bass" published a method book in the 1860s, published by Escudier in France. This reprint of the original edition is difficult to find today and should grace every bass player's music library. Great pains were taken to ensure the entire text (in French) is readable and legible. However with all reprints there may be inconsistencies in the printing itself. Proofread by several bass players...