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| Id |
27883 |
| Category |
antiquarian music |
| Author / Composer |
SMITH, John Stafford (1750-1836) (editor) |
| Title |
Musica antiqua. A Selection of Music of this and other Countries, from the Commencement of the Twelfth to the beginning of the Eighteenth Century, Comprizing some of the earliest & most curious Motetts, Madrigals, Hymns, Anthems, Songs, Lessons & Dance Tunes, some of them now first published from Manuscripts and Printed works of great rarity & value. The Whole calculated to shew the original source of the Melody i Harmony of this Country; & to Exhibit the different Styles & Degrees of Improvements of the Several Periods. Selected and Arranged by John Stafford Smith. Vol.I [and II]. |
| Place |
London |
| Publisher |
Printed & Sold by Preston |
| Publication Date |
[1812] |
| ISBN / Plate No. |
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| Series |
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| Size |
Two volumes. Folio. [iii (title, dedication)], 14 (preface, translations, remarks, list of subscribers, publisher's catalogue)], 102; [i (title)], pp.104-212. |
| Description |
Polished straight-grained morocco (edges rubbed). Engraved. Titles foxed; discreet stamp of the "Oxford and Cambridge Musical Club". A wide-margined copy. |
| Reference |
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| Price |
£200.00 |
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