The Complete Collection of Irish Music, as noted by GEORGE PETRIE, L.L.D., R.H.A. (1789 - 1866). Edited, from the Original Manuscripts, by Charles Villiers Stanford. (VOLUMES I & II )

PETRIE, George, L.L.D., R.H.A.

Published by (Published for the Irish Literary Society of London, by BOOSEY & CO., 1902

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## AS PICTURED - FIVE IMAGES ## FIRST EDITION, 1902. Two matching large, heavy, 4to volumes bound in grey buckram; corners bumped, and with some wear to spine ends and edges, darkened top edges, but predominantly tidy in appearance. Stamped in matching black capitals to spine and initials A.M.M. to front lower corner. Differing slightly in size : (I) being 30cms x 25cms, (II) being 31.5 cms x 26 cms. Both have browning to eps and Title page, but are otherwise tight, bright and clean with no markings or inscriptions and minimal evidence of use. (I) : 126pp, with musical examples numbered 1-500; prefaced with a 'Facsimile of Page 359, Vol. 2. of the Petrie Manuscript' (small closed tear to bottom edge) and a single introductory page with initials 'A.P.G.' appended. (II) : pp 127 - 267, musical examples numbered 501-1054. The majority of pieces have a brief title or identifying note appended. Scarce. FURTHER IMAGES/INFORMATION AVAILABLE - PLEASE JUST ASK. FREE POSTAGE WITHIN THE U.K. Buyers from outside the U.K. quoted additional Shipping cost prior to purchasing. (please note : these are very large, heavy volumes requiring appropriate postage and insurance). 25% of proceeds donated to The Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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• Title: The Complete Collection of Irish Music, as noted by GEORGE PETRIE, L.L.D., R.H.A. (1789 - 1866). Edited, from the Original Manuscripts, by Charles Villiers Stanford. (VOLUMES I & II )
• Publisher: (Published for the Irish Literary Society of London, by BOOSEY & CO.
• Publication Date: 1902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket