Music
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1934 Faint HarmonyLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this 1930s novel by English musical comedy composer Vivian Ellis. -
1985 The Beatles Story Pop-Up BookLondon: 1985A very charming colourful pop-up book that tells the story of the Beatles and their rise to fame, a lovely work on the band.
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1985 The Elvis Story: Pop-Up BookLondon: 1985An inspired pop-up book, reliving the key events in the life of Elvis Presley.
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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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1904 The Tunes of the Clumber HymnalLondon: 1904A very scarce superbly bound collection of hymns sung at the chapel built by the 7th Duke of Newcastle, striking in a full navy morocco binding with gilt detailing.
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1876 An Elementary Treatise on Musical Intervals and TemperamentLondon : 1876A first edition copy of this work, An Elementary Treatise on Musical Intervals and Temperament.
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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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1865 Songs of ShakespeareLondon: 1865A beautifully illuminated collection of William Shakespeare's songs.
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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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1915 A Song of the EnglishLondon : 1915A beautifully illustrated copy of Rudyard Kipling's poetry collection A Song of the English.
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1923 PollyLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated edition of Polly by John Gay, limited edition signed by the illustrator William Nicholson. -
1921 The Beggar's OperaLondon: 1921Illustrated with eight tipped in costume plates, this is a bright copy of Claud Lovat Fraser's illustrated edition of Gay's 'Beggar's Opera'.
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c1905 VersesEdinburgh; London: c1905A charming collection of hymns and carols, privately printed and with a presentation note from the author's wife.
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated collection of letterpress pieces regarding music. -
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A signed, limited edition of this illustrated music-room book by Yvonne Cloud. -
c1850 Handel's Oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus"London: c1850The scarce Centenary Edition of Vincent Novello's arrangement of Handel's Oratorio, 'Judas Maccabaeus'.
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1949-1950 Historical Anthology of MusicCambridge, Massachusetts: 1949-1950A smart two volume set of this interesting history of music, in the original dust wrappers, and containing an abundance of informative sheet music.
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1960 English Folk-Songs From the Southern AppalachiansLondon: 1960A fascinating collection of folk songs discovered and recorded by Cecil Sharp in the Southern Appalachians.
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1999 HutchLondon: 1999A signed first edition of Breese's biography of Leslie Hutchinson, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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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c1864 La Scala A re-issue of Celebrated Italian Songs from Modern OperasLondon : c1864An interesting collection of celebrated Italian songs from modern operas.
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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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1973 The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Catalogue of the English Folk Dance and Song SocietyLondon: 1973A first edition of this catalogue of folk dance and song from the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, in excellent condition.
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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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1951 Serbo-Croatian Folk SongsNew York: 1951First edition of this collected Serbo-Croatian folk songs, a scarce volume.
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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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1829 The Scottish SongsEdinburgh: 1829The first edition of Volume I of this collection of Scottish songs from the early nineteenth century in quarter calf binding and slipcase.
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c1905 The Well-Known Songs of IrelandDublin: c1905A beautiful book of the sheet music and lyrics of Irish folk songs.
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1912-1924 Morris Dance Tunes 10 SetsLondon : 1912-1924A charming collection of ten sets of Morris Dance Tunes and Jigs.
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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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1927 The American SongbagNew York : 1927A first edition comprehensive volume that beautifully celebrates the diverse melodies and verses of America.
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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.