Music
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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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2013 The High Fidelity Art of Jim FloraSeattle: 2013A scarce first edition of this collection of album covers from Jim Flora.
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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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c1896 6vol Travis's Amateur OrganistLondon: c1896Six volumes of musical scores of the amateur organist, as published by Charles Jefferys.
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1888 The Evolution of the Beautiful in Sound. A Treatise, in two SectionsManchester: 1888Henry Wylde provides a fascinating account of the development of various musical scales and tonal systems in this scarce first edition
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1925 Haupt-Katalog Uber Alle Musik-InstrumenteSaxony: 1925A very scarce, near fine catalogue published by German musical instrument manufacturer Max Adler. A heavily illustrated volume, containing images and descriptions of uncommon instruments such as the normaphone
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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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Signed1892 A Record of the Cambridge Centenary Commemoration of Wolfgang Amade MozartLondon : 1892A signed first edition copy of this record of the Cambridge Centenary commemorations of Mozart.
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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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1875 English-Gipsy Songs in Rommany with Metrical English TranslationsLondon : 1875A fascinating volume of English-Gipsy Songs.
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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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Signed1934 Faint HarmonyLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this 1930s novel by English musical comedy composer Vivian Ellis.
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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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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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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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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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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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Signed1999 HutchLondon: 1999A signed first edition of Breese's biography of Leslie Hutchinson, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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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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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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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.