Various Bertini Henri (2 results)

First Edition. Good, tight copy in contemporary half black leather over dark teal marble boards, now somewhat worn, with edges and the ends and joints of the spine somewhat rubbed. The spine is gilt-blocked "Music." Internally strong, with faint dust-dulling, foxing and offsetting throughout as expected from age. Some light creasing and small marginal tears, as from page-turning. Remains very well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 volume, variously paginated : music, portrait ; 35 cm. Notes; A bound collection of engraved sheet music published in London c.1810-1860. The volume comprises pedagogical works and salon pieces for piano, including: Henri Bertini's 'Etudes caractéristiques', Op. 66, edited by Cipriani Potter; J.B. Cramer's 'Useful extracts' (scales and preparatory exercises); Friedrich Kalkbrenner's 'Scales in the four positions'; N.B. Challoner's collection of national melodies 'Lays of harmony'; and L. Bosanquet's arrangement of 'The original Parisian fantasia' for piano or harp; and several others. Represents a practical anthology for the amateur pianist of the period. Subjects; Piano - Studies and exercises - 19th century - Scores, Piano music - 19th century - Scores, Songs with piano - 19th century - Scores, Sheet music - England - London - 19th century. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Good, tight copy in contemporary half black leather over dark teal marble boards, now somewhat worn, with edges and the ends and joints of the spine somewhat rubbed. The spine is gilt-blocked "Music." Internally strong, with faint dust-dulling, foxing and offsetting throughout as expected from age. Some light creasing and small marginal tears, as from page-turning. Remains very well-preserved overall. Physical description; 1 volume, variously paginated : music, portrait ; 35 cm. Notes; A bound collection of engraved sheet music published in London c.1810-1860. The volume comprises pedagogical works and salon pieces for piano, including: Henri Bertini's 'Etudes caractéristiques', Op. 66, edited by Cipriani Potter; J.B. Cramer's 'Useful extracts' (scales and preparatory exercises); Friedrich Kalkbrenner's 'Scales in the four positions'; N.B. Challoner's collection of national melodies 'Lays of harmony'; and L. Bosanquet's arrangement of 'The original Parisian fantasia' for piano or harp; and several others. Represents a practical anthology for the amateur pianist of the period. Subjects; Piano - Studies and exercises - 19th century - Scores, Piano music - 19th century - Scores, Songs with piano - 19th century - Scores, Sheet music - England - London - 19th century. 1 Kg.…