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Music
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1913 Clairdelune and Other Troubadour RomancesLondon: 1913The first edition of this charming collection of 'troubadour romances' by Michael West, illustrated in colour by Evelyn Paul. -
1983 The BarbirollisLondon: 1983The first edition of this biography on Barbirollis, signed by Evelyn Rothwell, one half of the musical duo this biography discusses. -
1935 The Early English CarolsOxford: 1935A smart first edition of this very scarce work on the early English carols. -
1907 AmazementLondon: 1907The first edition of this vanishingly scarce novel by James Blyth about a lost young woman who is taught about the world of music and art. -
c1820 The Beauties of HandelLondon: c1820A scarce work containing some of the best pieces of music by Handel, arranged by John Davy. -
1911 J. S. BachLeipzig : 1911The first English edition of this authoritative study of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, bound in half vellum. -
1907 The Recital Series of Original Compositions for the Organ No. 33 Two DuologuesLondon: 1907A smart copy of this very scarce musical composition for the organ. -
1838-1850 Clare's Beauties of Handel; Sacred Harmony; Clare's PsalmodyLondon: 1838-1850A charming volume of three very scarce collections of musical pieces composed by Edward Clare, including hymns, psalms, and the works of Handel. -
c1919 A Collection of Sheet Music From the First World WarLondon: c1919A remarkable collection of music scores and songs from the later years of the First World War bound together. -
c1880 Book of Words of Music Used by the Choir of the Midland Institution for the Blind NottinghamNottingham: c1880A very scarce book of the lyrics set to music used by the choir of the Midland Institute for the Blind. -
1948 Benjamin Britten: Eine Skizze von Leben und WerkZurich: 1948The scarce first German edition of White's biography of Benjamin Britten, rebound with the original wraps bound in. -
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1970 Benjamin Britten: His Life and OperasLondon: 1970A smart first edition of this illustrated biography of English composer Benjamin Britten, signed by the author in presentation to his daughter. -
1762 Le Roi et le Fermier: Comedie en Trois ActesParis: 1762The scarce first edition of one of the most important works by French dramatist and librettist Michel-Jean Sedaine. -
1900 The Popular Songs and Melodies of ScotlandLondon: 1900The revised and enlarged Balmoral Edition of this collection of the songs and melodies of Scotland by George Farquhar Graham, with revisions by John Muir Wood. -
1813 A Dictionary of Music, Theoretical and PracticalLondon: 1813A fourth edition of this detailed musical dictionary from English composer Thomas Busby. -
1883 Pan-Pipes: A Book of Old SongsLondon: 1883A lovely collection of songs, arranged with accompaniments by Theo Marzials, and beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane. -
1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes. -
1966-1982 Folk Songs from LincolnshireLondon; Lincoln: 1966-1982A delightful collection of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire folk songs, compiled by two extensive collectors of the genre. -
1841 A Collection of Songs and Ballads, Relative to the London Prentices and TradesLondon: 1841A very scarce work, compiling the historic songs and ballads of London, relating to apprentices and tradespeople. -
1972 Jazz Records 1897-1942London: 1972A smart second impression of this jazz discography from English jazz expert Brian Rust, volume two only. -
1940 6vol Grove's Dictionary of Music and MusiciansLondon: 1940A smart fourth edition set of this illustrated dictionary of music with the supplementary volume. -
1983 Turn Back The Clock: Joyce Grenfell, Her Best Monologues & SongsLondon: 1983The first edition of this celebration of the work of Joyce Grenfell, featuring a collection of her best monologues and songs. -
1940 Hymns Ancient and Modern For Use in the Services of the Church, with Accompanying TunesLondon: 1940An attractive copy of this standard edition of hymns, with the accompanying tunes, in lovely condition. -
1902 Old English Songs and DancesLondon: 1902The first edition of W. Graham Robertson's beautifully illustrated volume of old English songs and dances, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1931 The Fountain of Youth: A Comic OperaLondon: 1931A very scarce copy of Robertson's comic opera; a smart first edition. -
1873 Anthems Special and General for all the Great Festivals, Saints' Days, and Holy SeasonsLondon: 1873A smart copy of this scarce collection of music and lyrics for festival and holy days in the Christian calendar. -
1943 Eight SongsCopenhagen : 1943A limited edition of this delightful collection of songs and musical accompaniment, with a signed note from the publisher. -
1963 Hora och TroKumla : 1963A vanishingly scarce copy of this delightful short history following the founder of Gospel Recordings, Joy Ridderhof. -
1925-7 The Flower Fairies Song Books for Spring, Summer & AutumnLondon: 1925-27A collection of three, beautifully illustrated song books from Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairy series, with music by Olive Linnell. -
1927 Songs for my Little Ones from "Punch"London: 1927A charmingly illustrated book of sheet music composed by Frederic H. Cowen, with the songs adapted from 'Punch' poems. -
1905 The Christmas Book of Carols and SongsLondon: 1905A delightfully illustrated work containing Christmas-themed carols and songs, adorned with colour plates. -
1908 The Chelsea Historical Pageant, 1908: Book of WordsChelsea: 1908The first edition of this vanishingly scarce accompaniment to the 1908 Chelsea Historical Pageant. -
1875 Hymns Ancient and Modern for Use in the Services of the ChurchLondon: 1875A smart, leather-bound pocket book of commonly used ancient and modern hymns. -
1915 Song Time: A Book of Rhymes, Song, Games, Hymns and Other MusicLondon: 1915The first edition of this plentiful book of children's verses and sheet music for piano and voice. -
c1923 Beethoven Sonatas for Pianoforte Solo Volume IINew York : c1923The second volume from the Beethoven sheet music set from Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics. -
1915 Gaudeamus: A Selection of Songs for Colleges and SchoolsLondon: 1915A popular collection of songs intended to be sung at schools and colleges, bound in full calf as a gift, with a charming contemporary ink inscription.