Extrait Des Airs Francois de Tous Les Operas Nouveaux Qui Ont Ete Representes

Amsterdam; Haye, J. J. Hummel; B. Hummel, c1770. Hardback. Four volumes of very scarce French operatic extracts, an interesting work from the Viennese Classical period that shows their love for opera. In French.Very scarce.In four volumes.A series of operatic excerpts suitable for vocals or flute with basso continuo, four volumes comprising of sheet music extracts of many popular eighteenth century operas.Including musical pieces from 'Les Trois Sultanes', 'Le Maitre en Droit', 'D'Annette & Lubin', 'Le Roi & Le Fermier', 'Le Marechal Ferrant', 'Sancho Panca', 'Le Bucheron', 'Mazet', 'On Ne S'Avise Jamais de Tout', 'Du Petit Maitre en Province', 'De la Pupille Rusee', and more. Part I lacks the final leaf, Part III lacks the title page and contents, Part IV lacks the title page.Part IV is slightly smaller in size than the other three parts, and have patterned paper to the boards, rather than marbled paper.Published by Johann Julius Hummel, who was a major publisher of the Viennese Classical period. He published around one thousand instrumental works.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Bound in paper covered boards. Externally, worn, with rubbing to the boards and spines, resulting in loss of paper to the spines and extremities. Paper to the boards is lifting in places. A little bumping to the extremities. Small tide mark to the front board of Part III. Hinges of Part I are strained. Front hinge of Part II is starting. Hinges of Part IV are starting. Label to the rear paste downs. Internally, Part III is firmly bound, Parts I, II, and IV are generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Part I lacks the final leaf, Part III lacks the title page and contents, Part IV lacks the title page. Pages 27-30 of Part II are working loose. Chip to page 75/76 of Part IV. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: 823P30

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Extrait des Airs Francois de tous les Operas Nouveaux qui ont ete Representes Extrait des Airs Francois operas music Extrait des Airs Francois None

The Light Infantry Record of Music

Not Stated, Light Infantry, 1993 . First edition. Paperback. The very scarce first edition of this collection of songs and music from the Light Infantry. First edition of The Light Infantry Record of Music, in the original paper wraps. Being a record of music of the former Light Infantry Regiments, a record of music in the Light Infantry, and County/Regimental Songs. A very scarce work, with only three copies held in libraries. Undated, dated from the copy held by the National Army Museum. Inserted is 'County Songs', a further collection of songs, printed by Reliance Printing Works in the West Midlands. In the original paper wraps. Externally, very smart. There is some light fading to the paper wraps. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book number: 857W35

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Light Infantry Record of Music County Songs Record of Music None

A Sammelband of 20 Songs for Piano

London, Various, c1880. Leather. A charming very scarce collection of twenty songs for vocals and piano, a selection of popular pieces of sheet music from the Victorian era. A sammelbound collection of twenty very scarce songs, all put to music for the piano.A charming collection of popular Victorian songs.Containing;'That Fatal Lore Ley', illustrated with a colour title page. Published by Augener & Co.'Sing On, Sing On, Ye Little Birds&apos. One leaf of adverts to the reverse of the last leaf. Published by Addison, Hollier, & Lucas.'Now the Dancing Sunbeams Play&apos. Published by Addison & Hodson.'My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair&apos. Published by Addison & Hodson.'The Song of the Blind Girl to Her Harp&apos. Published by C. Jefferys. One leaf of adverts to the reverse of the last leaf.'The Brook&apos. Published by Charles Jefferys. One leaf of adverts to the reverse of the last leaf.'When Sorror Sleepeth, Wake it Not&apos. Published by Addison & Hollier.'Six Songs With English & German Words', of which 'Forget Me Not', and 'May Dew' are present. Published by Addison & Hollier. 'Lullaby&apos. Published by Leader & Cock. 'Even is Fading&apos. Published by Wessel & Co. One leaf of adverts to the reverse of the last leaf.'Up! To the Forest&apos. Published by R. Addison.'When the Swallows Homeward Fly&apos. Published by Chappell. 'By Dimpled Brook&apos. Published by T. Holloway.'Ah! Che la Morte Ognora&apos. Published R. Mills.'Know'st Thou the Land&apos. Published by Addison & Hodson. 'O Give to Me Those Early Flowers&apos. Published by Leoni Lee.'The Vicar of Bray&apos. Published by Chappell.'O! Hills, O! Vales of Pleasure&apos. Published by Ewer & Co. With a colour title page. 'I Would That My Love&apos. Published by Ewer & Co. One leaf of adverts to the reverse of the last leaf.'O Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast&apos. Published by Joseph Williams. 'What Are the Wild Waves Saying&apos. Published by Messrs Robert Cocks & Co. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, rubbed, with a little loss of leather to the spine and extremities. Joints are little cracked, with a small crack to the head of the spine. Spine is a little faded. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink contents list to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Blind stamp to the title page of 'That Fatal Lore Ley&apos. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page of 'The Brook&apos. 'When Sorror Sleepeth, Wake it Not', 'Up! To the Forest' title page and reverse of the last leaf are repaired to the gutters. 'Lullaby' title page is repaired to the gutter. 'Even is Fading' publisher blind stamp to the head of the leaves. Repair to the margin of the last leaf of 'Ah! Che la Morte Ognora&apos. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 801P29

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: A Sammelband of 20 Songs For Piano piano sheet music music piano Not Stated

St. Nicholas Songs

London, Frederick Warne & Co. c1885. First edition. Leather. Very scarce copy of this large paper book of illustrated musical sheets concerning St. Nicholas, the first edition. First edition of this work. A very scarce copy. Containing a series of numerous songs around St. Nicholas by both American and English composers. Including musical sheets by Homer N. Bartlett, George W. Chadwick, Leopold Damrosch, and J. Remington Fairlamb among others. Adorned with numerous illustrations in text. In the original publisher's quarter calf binding over cloth covered boards, gilt embossing to boards. Externally smart with shelf wear, rubbed and chipped to head and tail of spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 831A105

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Keywords: first editions st nicholas music st nicholas Not Stated

The Strand Musical Portfolio of Copyright Songs and Music Volumes 14 to 18

London, George Newnes, c.1910. Paperback. Charming selection of various sheet music, from composers including Bonheur and Cuthbert Clarke Five volumes with card boards. Each volume contains five songs, scored for piano and voice. Includes songs by Theo. Bonheur and Cuthbert Clarke. In original paper wraps. Externally smart with shelf wear to the extremities. Sunning to the extremities and spine. Few light marks to the wrap. Small closed tear to issue 15. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the odd spot and marginal age toning due to paper used. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: SET15-A-2

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Sheet Music Strand Bonheur Cuthbert Clarke Strand None

The Vocal Magazine; or, Compleat British Songster. Consisting of Such English, Scotch, and Irish Songs, Catches, Glees, Cantatas, Airs, Ballads &C

London, Harrison and Co, 1781. Leather. A charming volume of popular British songs of the Georgian era, illustrated with entertaining portrait plates. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and seventeen plates.Consisting of nine parts, this volume contains an array of British songs, containing an impressive number of 1286 songs.'The Vocal Magazine' contains the lyrics of popular songs, catantas, ballads, and more, which were all the rage across British in the eighteenth century.Including songs by the likes of David Garrick, Dr Goldsmith, and Shakespeare, as well as popular songs from plays. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. A little loss to the head and tail of spine, with small chips and cracks to the joints, cracks heavier to the front joint. Some minor marks to the boards. Front hinge is a little strained but firm. Lacking the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with only the occasional spot. Frontispiece is lifting to the tail. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 843P2

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: The Vocal Magazine; or, Compleat British Songster The Vocal Magazine compleat british songster songs The Vocal Magazine music Not Stated

Max Adler

Haupt-Katalog Uber Alle Musik-Instrumente

Saxony, Max Adler, 1925. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce, near fine catalogue published by German musical instrument manufacturer Max Adler. A heavily illustrated volume, containing images and descriptions of uncommon instruments such as the normaphone A very scarce catalogue published by German musical instrument manufacturer Max Adler in 1925. In this near fine work, the descriptions are printed in English, French, German, and Italian. The 25th catalogue published by the firm comprises descriptions and illustrations of a huge range of instruments and their various accessories. Alongside traditional orchestral instruments, the catalogue includes an interesting range of Zithers, and the now rare Normaphone which has the valves of a brass instrument but the shape of a saxophone. Undated. Dated using worldcat from a copy held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In the publisher's original red paper binding. Externally, very smart, with some marginal wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned but clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Book number: 848N8

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: General Catalogue of Musical Instruments Haupt-Katalog Uber Alle Musik-Instrumente Max Adler Saxony Haupt-Katalog Uber Alle Musik-Instrumente Not Stated

Bill Adler

Love Letters to the Beatles

London, Anthony Blond, 1964. First edition. Hardback. A smart first edition of this humorously illustrated collection of love letters written to The Beatles at the height of Beatlemania. First edition. Illustrated throughout. A collection of genuine love letters set to English rock band The Beatles, regarded as the most influential band of all time, at the height of the fanaticism surrounding them known as Beatlemania. Selected by Bill Adler, an American music journalist and critic. Illustrated by Robert Chesley Osborn, an American satiric cartoonist, illustrator and author. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with minor bumping to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also smart with light wear and minor chipping to the extremities. Light sunning to the spine and the odd small mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Near Fine . Ill.: Robert Osborn. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Book number: 899T50

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Love Letters Love Letters The Beatles Letters Adler Osborn Robert Osborn

John Aikin; R H Evans

Essays on Song-Writing with a Collection of Such English Songs As Are Most Eminent for Poetical Merit

London, R H Evans, 1810. Leather. A collection of essays on the art of song-writing, with examples of traditional English songs. Covering different types of folk songs, with chapters entitled Witty Songs, Descriptive Songs, and Pastoral Songs, amongst others. New edition, with supplements and corrections. With vignette title page. In a half-morocco binding with marbled boards. Externally sound, with some rubbing to the boards and some wear to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have some scattered spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: LTH18-E-6

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Music Songwritting songs Pastoral Songwritting None

Anon

Commemoration in 1888, the Defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588

London, Protestant Alliance, 1888. Brochure/Pamphlet. A commemorative collection of ten hymns printed in honour of the three-hundredth anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Printed in 1888, this Protestant collection of hymns contains such verses as 'God save our gracious Queen', 'Soldiers of Christ, arise' and 'Praise, my soul, the King of heaven&apos.Celebrating the tercentenary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada, an attempt to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and Protestantism in England.With four charming vignette illustrations to the cover depicting Elizabeth I, William III, Admiral Howard and Sir Francis Drake.A wonderful commemorative collection of hymns. Disbound. A trifle worn, with some slight loss to the age-toned edges. Both leaves are loose. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 777R24

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Hymns Spanish Armada 1588 Defeat of the Spanish Armada Spanish Armada Elizabeth I Not Stated

Anon

Fifty-Six Baritone Songs

London and Glasgow, Bayley and Ferguson, c1940. Cloth. A useful book of baritone songs with sheet music. With accompaniments for piano. In a cloth covered binding. Externally, generally smart with slight shelfwear and slight straining to front hinge. Internally, firmly bound. Booksellers ink stamp to title page but otherwise bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: GEN26-H-5

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Bairtone Music Sheet Music Piano Music None

Anon

One Hundred Choice Hymns

Edinburgh , James Taylor, 1869. Cloth. A collection of 'One Hundred Choice Hymns, In Large Type', an enlarged third edition. Includes a copperplate ink inscription to one 'Aunt Nancy from Cara&apos. Includes an illustrated half title. In a gilt cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, lightly rubbed in places with some general shelfwear, particularly to the corners of the boards and the top and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound, generally bright and clean with just the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: GEN18-C-2

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Hymns Christianity Religion Half Title Christianity None

Anonymous

Convito Armonico: A Collection of Madrigals, Elegies, Glees, Canons, Catches and Duet, Selected from the Works of the Most Eminent Composers, and for the Most Part Compressed Into Two Lines for the Facility of Accompaniment

London, S. Chappell, c1808. Leather. A scarce two volume set of Convito Armonico Both volumes feature a variety of music and every page is illustrated with musical bars. Indexes to the front of both volumes indicating if it is a glee, a madrigal, a duet, etc and how many voices it is best performed with. In half-calf bindings. Four volumes in two. In half-calf bindings. Externally a trifle rubbed with some wear to the extremities. Front hinge tender to volume 2 and slightly strained to 1. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages generally bright throughout, with tidemarks throughout both volumes. Some slight loss to edge of title page of volume 1. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: LTH6-A-1

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Music Score Sheet Music Score None

Anonymoys

A Handwritten Book of Sheet Music

N/A, N/A, c1850 . Leather. A charming nineteenth century volume of handwritten sheet music and accompanying lyrics. A half calf volume with ninety-six leaves of sheet music, with the majority of leaves left blank.The first twelve pages of this work feature handwritten music and poetry:The first two leaves bear the handwritten musical notation to accompany the poem 'To-Morrow' by Caroline Elizabeth Norton (1808-1877).The following three pages feature Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1850s poem 'The Reaper & the Flowers&apos.This is followed by two pages bearing the notations and words of 'Turn Ye to Me' by Scottish poet John Wilson (1785-1854), although in this volume the poem appears under the title 'The Highland Maniac' in this volume.The following page presents 'The Melodies of Many Lands' by English violinist and composer Charles William Glover (1806-1863).The final three pages of musical notation are without accompanying lines of poetry or song.With three pages of musical notations to the rear of the work, in a later hand, and with the intervening leaves left blank. In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to joints, back strip head and tail and board perimeters. Head of front and rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Handwritten notations to fifteen pages, with remaining leaves blank. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 885F12

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Caroline Elizabeth Norton music songs Caroline Norton music Not Stated

John Ashton

Real Sailor-Songs

London , The Leadenhall Press, 1891. First edition. Vellum. A collection of sailor songs and poems that are richly illustrated with woodcuts throughout. This volume celebrates sailor songs from history that had died out with the end of the French war and its consequent peace. The songs are organised into themes of sea fights, love and disaster. Including the songs The Battle of Trafalgar, The Lady's Love for a Sailor and many others. With two hundred wood cuts throughout the text. In half vellum binding with paper covered boards. Externally, sound with some marks to the boards and loss to the head of the spine. Some fading to the spine also. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 832B6

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Real Sailor-Songs songs music sailing songs Not Stated