Purcell

1809 · 456455 — London : Printed & sold by Rt. Birchall 1809. First Edition. Hardcover. A sound copy in a poor contemporary binding of half brown leather over marbled boards with front panel detached spine cover lacking and rear hinge cracked board held by sewing. Boards worn on the surfaces and edges; marble edges somewhat dust-toned and faded. Internally much better with binding holding tight throughout and a clean internal impression; the text bears only the expected light foxing and dust-dulling of age. An internally strong and very serviceable reading copy. Physical description; complete in 2 volumes bound in 1 143 138 pages ; 35 cm folio. Notes; A collection of secular vocal works by Henry Purcell selected and arranged for voices with piano accompaniment by John Clarke. Prefaces dated 1809 volume 1 and 1810 volume 2. Engraved throughout. Subjects; Purcell Henry 1659-1695 - Songs - Scores Vocal music - England - 17th century - Scores Songs with piano - 19th century - Scores Choruses Secular Mixed voices with piano - Scores. London : Printed & sold by Rt. Birchall hardcover