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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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c1955 Water Gipsies, Script from the Musical Play AdaptationLondon: c1955The original script from the 1955 stage adaptation of 'Water Gipsies', a novel by A.P. Herbert, handsomely bound and with the initials of the director, Charles Hickman', to the front board.
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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.