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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. -
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. -
1876 An Elementary Treatise on Musical Intervals and TemperamentLondon : 1876A first edition copy of this work, An Elementary Treatise on Musical Intervals and Temperament. -
1888 The Besom MakerLondon: 1888A first edition collection of country folk songs, collected and illustrated by Heywood Sumner. -
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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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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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'. -
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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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. -
c1864 La Scala A re-issue of Celebrated Italian Songs from Modern OperasLondon : c1864An interesting collection of celebrated Italian songs from modern operas. -
1888 Modern Street BalladsLondon: 1888An extensive collection of historical, political, social, and sea street ballads, replete with numerous in-text illustrations. -
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. -
1851 The Book of English SongsLondon: 1851A first edition, later printing of this collection of English songs from the mid nineteenth century with illustrations. -
1891 Real Sailor-SongsLondon : 1891A collection of sailor songs and poems that are richly illustrated with woodcuts throughout. -
1973 Irish Folk Music: a Fascinating HobbyYorkshire : 1973Illustrated study of Irish folk music by Capt. Francis O'Neil. -
c1885 St. Nicholas SongsLondon: c1885Very scarce copy of this large paper book of illustrated musical sheets concerning St. Nicholas, the first edition. -
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. -
c1905 The Well-Known Songs of IrelandDublin: c1905A beautiful book of the sheet music and lyrics of Irish folk songs. -
1912-1924 Morris Dance Tunes 10 SetsLondon : 1912-1924A charming collection of ten sets of Morris Dance Tunes and Jigs. -
1941 Verdi im BildeMilan: 1941A wonderful collection of illustrations and photographs that depict the life and work of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, in German. -
1927 The American SongbagNew York : 1927A first edition comprehensive volume that beautifully celebrates the diverse melodies and verses of America. -
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. -
c1855 The Normal Singer for Schools and FamiliesLondon: c1855A very scarce mid nineteenth century book of songs, 'arranged for one, two, three and four voices' and containing a 'new and complete course of vocal instruction'. -
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. -
1842 The Songs of Charles DibdinLondon: 1842A handsomely bound, comprehensive collection of the popular songs by Charles Dibdin, published posthumously, the first edition of this work. -
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. -
1814 The Words of the Most Favourite Pieces Performed at the Glee Club, The Catch Club, and Other Public SocietiesLondon: 1814The uncommon, first edition of this collection of pieces of music favoured by the Glee Club, Catch Club, and other public societies. -
1909 Songs From The SilenceBuffalo, N.Y.: 1909Very scarce first edition of this anthology of poetry and song in half leather binding from the early twentieth century. -
1999 The Ground Beneath Her FeetLondon: 1999A first edition, second impression of this popular novel by Salman Rushdie, with the publisher's original binding. -
c1887 Musical Memories Handwritten DiaryLondon: c1887The nineteenth-century handwritten diary detailing the amateur career of an unnamed musician and composer, bound in full calf and including the original functioning lock and key. -
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. -
1980 Imagerie D'Epinal Rondes et ChansonsEpinal: 1980A beautiful reprinted collection of song and round for children with illustrations of nineteenth century French prints.