J D Brown - Biographical Dictionary of Musicians with a Bibliography of English Writings on Music

Paisley; London, Alexander Gardner, 1886. First edition. Leather. A 19th century reference work on musicians aimed at students. First edition. This dictionary provides an alphabetical guide to various musicians. Each musician has a short passage written about them regarding their compositions, dates of birth and education. To the rear there is also a Bibliographical subject index according to 'principal subjects and works in the English Literature of music.' In a half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally, sound. Slight rubbing to the joints and to the spine, mostly to the raised bands as well as the head and tail. Patches of light rubbing to the boards and extremities. Front hinge is tender after front endpaper. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, Deborah Beech. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges. Scattered spots to the endpapers and the odd spot throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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