C.H. WILSON
The Myrtle and Vine> or, Complete Vocal Library. Containing a judicious Collection of the most popular and captivating Songs on every subject that can charm the Ear, or enliven the Heart: selected from the Harmonic Treasures of the Sister Muses of the three Kingdoms. Interspersed with many originals and translations. With an Essay on Singing and Song Writing> to which are added some biograpjhical anecdotes of the most celebrated song writers.
West and Hughes, [1800] Small 8vo. 4 volumes. pp. vii, 215, [5, index]> engraved frontispiece, 2 portraits: iv, 207, [5, index]> engraved frontispiece, 3 portraits: 211, [5, index]> engraved frontispiece, 3 portraits: 226, [6, index]> engraved frontispiece, 4 portraits. Contemporary mottled calf, rather rubbed to the edges of the spines, particularly the fourth volume which is a little tender. Copac lists only 5 locations in the U.K. A rare collection of songs> the portraits include those of a number of women: Mrs Jordan, Miss de Campe, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr and Mrs Atkins.

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