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1911 Studies in Modern Music. Hector Berlioz. Robert Schumann. Richard Wagner.London: 1911A very smart copy of the first series of Hadow's musical biographies, a lovely illustrated copy bound by Hatchards.
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1871 Henry Leslie's Musical Annual, 1871London: 1871English composer and conductor Henry Leslie's very scarce illustrated musical annual for the year 1871.
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1902 HaydnLondon: 1902A Bumpus bound first edition copy of this insightful biography on the composer Haydn, complete with illustrations.
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1892 Chirps and Chimes in Various KeysBrechin, Edinburgh and Glasgow: 1892The scarce first edition of this collection of songs from Brechin in the late nineteenth century.
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1935 The Musical-Box Annual: Tune and Rhyme for Nursery TimeLondon: 1935The first edition of this charming collection of musical pieces for children, illustrated throughout and in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1841 Songs Naval and National of the Late Charles DibdinLondon: 1841A handsomely bound first edition of this profusely illustrated collection of songs by Charles Dibdin.
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2004 Bob Dylan Lyrics 1962-2001London : 2004A first edition first impression copy of Bob Dylan lyrics.
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1859 2 vols Popular Music of the Olden Time; A Collection of Ancient Songs, Ballads, and Dance TunesLondon : 1859A complete two volume set of Popular Music of the Olden Time, with illustrations.
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1885 Roadside Songs of TuscanyKent : 1885The illustrated first edition of this collection of roadside songs from Tuscany, translated and illustrated by Francesca Alexander, and edited by John Ruskin.
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1875 Ballads and Songs of LancashireLondon: 1875A lyrical anthology of ancient and modern ballads and songs from Lancashire.
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Signed1987 Automatic Musical Instruments Their Mechanics and Their Music 1580-1820Netherlands: 1987A presentation copy of the first edition of this dissertation study signed and inscribed by the author.
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1781 The Vocal Magazine; or, Compleat British SongsterLondon: 1781A charming volume of popular British songs of the Georgian era, illustrated with entertaining portrait plates.
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1822 An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!London: 1822The first edition of this fascinating history of the British national anthem 'God Save the King/Queen', a unique study of the country, complete with plates.
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1903 Bold Turpin A Romance as Sung by Sam WellerLondon, New York and Bombay: 1903The scarce first edition of this lovely illustrated song book for children from the early twentieth century.
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1888 The Besom MakerLondon: 1888A first edition collection of country folk songs, collected and illustrated by Heywood Sumner.
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1920 I Wonder Why Sixteen Songs for the ChildrenLondon: 1920The uncommon first edition of this collection of children's songs by Alfred Scott-Gatty with beautiful colour plates by W. Graham Robertson.
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Signed1923 PollyLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated edition of Polly by John Gay, limited edition signed by the illustrator William Nicholson.
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Signed1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated collection of letterpress pieces regarding music.
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Signed1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated music-room book by Yvonne Cloud.
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1848 The Musical BijouLondon: 1848The very scarce first edition of this album of music and poetry for the year 1848 in quarter calf binding with colour chromolithographs.
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1888 Modern Street BalladsLondon: 1888An extensive collection of historical, political, social, and sea street ballads, replete with numerous in-text illustrations.
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1851 The Book of English SongsLondon: 1851A first edition, later printing of this collection of English songs from the mid nineteenth century with illustrations.
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1891 Real Sailor-SongsLondon : 1891A collection of sailor songs and poems that are richly illustrated with woodcuts throughout.
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1973 Irish Folk Music: a Fascinating HobbyYorkshire : 1973Illustrated study of Irish folk music by Capt. Francis O'Neil.
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c1885 St. Nicholas SongsLondon: c1885Very scarce copy of this large paper book of illustrated musical sheets concerning St. Nicholas, the first edition.
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1941 Verdi im BildeMilan: 1941A wonderful collection of illustrations and photographs that depict the life and work of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, in German.
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1942 Histoire de Robinson Crusoe, Vielle ChansonParis: 1942The first edition of this uncommon, brightly illustrated French language publication of the tale of Robinson Crusoe, set to music and relayed in verse.
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1977 The Songs of Michael Flanders & Donald SwannLondon: 1977A lovely first impression of this collection of songs by famous stage duo Michael Flanders and Donald Swann.
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1847-8 The Songs of Charles DibdinLondon: 1847-8A comprehensive collection of the popular songs by Charles Dibdin, published posthumously, an early edition of this work complete in two volumes.
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1930 Fourteen Songs from "When We Were Young"London: 1930An illustrated work containing a selection of Milne's children's poems, set to music by the composer Harold Fraser-Simson.
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1980 Imagerie D'Epinal Rondes et ChansonsEpinal: 1980A beautiful reprinted collection of song and round for children with illustrations of nineteenth century French prints.
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1894 Scenenbilder Aus ParsifalBayreuth: 1894A scarce and beautiful portfolio of scene pictures from R. Wagner's opera Parsifal.
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1810-1813 A Selection of Irish MelodiesLondon: 1910-1913Early editions of the first four numbers of Thomas Moore and John Stevenson's impressive collection of traditional Irish lyrics, melodies and music.
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1849 Christmas TydeLondon: 1849First Edition illustrated collection of Christmas songs and poems, from the library of Ottoline Morrell.
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1964 Love Me Do: The Beatles' ProgressLondon: 1964The first UK edition of this biographical work on the Beatles, including their almost overnight popularity and the resulting 'Beatlemania' that followed, written by journalist Michael Braun with various photographs throughout the text.