Musical illustrations of Bishop Percy's Reliques of ancient English poetry ... / by Edward F. Rimbault
1850, First Edition. London : Cramer, Beale, and Co. Good copy in gilt-blocked, brown cloth boards. Covers dust-toned and rubbed as with age, particularly along the edges which are slightly frayed. Prelims foxed, with core text clean. Remains strong and well-preserved overall. Item #455632
Physical description; xii, 119 pages of music ; 27 cm. Notes; "A collection of old ballad tunes, etc. chiefly from rare MSS. and early printed books / deciphered from the obsolete notation, and harmonized and arranged according to modern usage." Dedicated to John Payne Collier. Includes editorial notes (pages 1-43) and a portrait of Bishop Thomas Percy. Subjects; Ballads, English - Musical settings, Songs with piano - 19th century, Folk songs, English - History and criticism - 19th century.
Price: €125.00