A SELECTION OF POPULAR NATIONAL AIRS with Symphonies and Accompaniments By Henry R. Bishop The Words by Thomas Moore, Esqr. (Second Number)

Moore, Thomas (1779-1852) music by Henry R. Bishop (1786-1855)

Published by J. Power, London, 1820

About this Item

Half-page engraving to Title by Thos. Stothard R.A. engraved by Chas. Heath. Quarto half green roan marbled paper covers (leather bit damaged at head & foot of spine, tips & paper edge worn & rubbed). Original ownership inscription at head of titlepage, Madeleine Connell St. Vincent Place. Engraved titlepage + dedication leaf + copperplate engraved music throughout, pages numbered 59 to 113 (as 2nd number). Some foxing mainly to endpaper and titlepage and three other openings, 1 marginal tear repaired. *Second number of 1 - 6 published 1820-1822. Contains music & songs titled Love and hope, There comes a time, My harp has one unchanging theme, Oh! no - not e'en when first we lov'd, Peace be around thee, Peace be around thee (duet), Common sense and genius, Then, fare thee well, Gaily sounds the castanet, Love is a hunter-boy, Come, chace that starting tear away, Joys of youth, how fleeting! (and same title duet), Hear me but once (and same title duet). 1 volume.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A SELECTION OF POPULAR NATIONAL AIRS with Symphonies and Accompaniments By Henry R. Bishop The Words by Thomas Moore, Esqr. (Second Number)
• Publisher: J. Power, London
• Publication Date: 1820
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: Hardcover
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