A Treatise of Musick, Containing the Principles of Composition. Wherein the Several Parts Thereof Are Fully Explained, and Made Useful

Rameau

Publication Date: 1752

About this Item

1752 1st Edition Hardcover Good/No Jacket A presumed 1st edition of this rare text Library rebound in dark blue cloth over board with gilt titles 176pp plus 2pp errata 'Translated into English from the original in French and entered at Stationer's-Hall, and published according to the Act of Parliament' 44 chapters covering all aspects of music composition: rules, chord sequences, cadence,modulation etc etc By a Mr Rameau, 'Principal Composer to his Most Christian Majesty, and to the Opera at Paris' A fascinating and relevant book with many examples/figures throughout the text Ex library copy with a bookplate and stamp on the front pastedown, handwritten no opposite the contents page One other library stamp on the last page Library name on front cover in gilt No other library markings Some age spotting to pages and a water mark covering on the outer edge of 2 pages (approx 15cm deep by 10cm long) Generally a good copy of this desirable book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Treatise of Musick, Containing the Principles of Composition. Wherein the Several Parts Thereof Are Fully Explained, and Made Useful
• Publication Date: 1752
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music & Dramatic Arts