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HANDEL, George Frideric (1685-1759). Solomon, an Oratorio Set to Musick by M.. Handel. London:Walsh (1749).
Folio (326 x 232mm.). Engraved throughout. 80 pages excluding title, index, privilege (of 1739) and list of Handel's works printed for Walsh. Ownership inscription 'A: Sophia Egerton' and inscription on front cover 'Solomon Handel'. (Very clean. Minor wear to outer covers). Morocco backed contemporary boards.
FIRST EDITION
William C.Smith, Handel, A Descriptive Catalogue of the Early Editions, Oxford, 1970, p.142, no.1.
Handel's Celebrated Coronation Anthems in Score, for Voices & Instruments. Vol. I and The Anthem which was Perform'd in Westminster Abby at the Funeral of Her most Sacred Majesty Queen Caroline Compos'd by M..Handel Vol.II.. London:Walsh (circa 1743 or earlier).
Folio (330 x 240mm.). Engraved throughout. Vol.I 66 pages, Vol.II 86 pages (including titles), vol.II comprising Handel's Funeral Anthem pp.2-54 and Coronation Anthem ('The King shall rejoice') pp.55-86. (Very good condition. A couple of minor pencil and ink annotations to the sore). Blind stamped leather with morocco gilt onlay.
FIRST EDITION.
Smith, op.cit., p.150, no.1 and p.153, no.1.
Alexander's Feast or the Power of Musick. An Ode Wrote in Honour of St.Cecilia By M.: Dryden. Set to Musick by M.: Handel. With the Recitativo's, Songs, Sympho-nys and Chorus's for Voices & Instruments. London:Walsh. N..634. (circa 1739-1743).
Folio (365 x 235mm.). Engraved througout. 158 pages excluding title and advertisement. (Front cover detached). Leather boards.
Smith, op.cit., p.91, no.4. (3)
Folio (326 x 232mm.). Engraved throughout. 80 pages excluding title, index, privilege (of 1739) and list of Handel's works printed for Walsh. Ownership inscription 'A: Sophia Egerton' and inscription on front cover 'Solomon Handel'. (Very clean. Minor wear to outer covers). Morocco backed contemporary boards.
FIRST EDITION
William C.Smith, Handel, A Descriptive Catalogue of the Early Editions, Oxford, 1970, p.142, no.1.
Handel's Celebrated Coronation Anthems in Score, for Voices & Instruments. Vol. I and The Anthem which was Perform'd in Westminster Abby at the Funeral of Her most Sacred Majesty Queen Caroline Compos'd by M..Handel Vol.II.. London:Walsh (circa 1743 or earlier).
Folio (330 x 240mm.). Engraved throughout. Vol.I 66 pages, Vol.II 86 pages (including titles), vol.II comprising Handel's Funeral Anthem pp.2-54 and Coronation Anthem ('The King shall rejoice') pp.55-86. (Very good condition. A couple of minor pencil and ink annotations to the sore). Blind stamped leather with morocco gilt onlay.
FIRST EDITION.
Smith, op.cit., p.150, no.1 and p.153, no.1.
Alexander's Feast or the Power of Musick. An Ode Wrote in Honour of St.Cecilia By M.: Dryden. Set to Musick by M.: Handel. With the Recitativo's, Songs, Sympho-nys and Chorus's for Voices & Instruments. London:Walsh. N..634. (circa 1739-1743).
Folio (365 x 235mm.). Engraved througout. 158 pages excluding title and advertisement. (Front cover detached). Leather boards.
Smith, op.cit., p.91, no.4. (3)