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MOORE, Thomas (1779-1852), editor. A Selection of Irish Melodies. London: J. Power, 1818. Parts I-VII in 2 vols., 2° (360 x 255mm), engraved part titles. (Occasional spotting.) Contemporary red half morocco, gilt edges (extremities rubbed, sides scuffed with a few small surface losses). Provenance: J. Widdrington (inscription dated 1818 on each part index recording his gift to:) - Eliza Cook.
FIRST EDITION OF PART VII, reissues of the earlier parts. This work, which made Moore the national lyricist of Ireland, was published in a total of 10 parts over an extended period between 1808 and 1834. Although parts 1-6 are undated in this copy, the dated gift inscriptions helpfully indicate that they were issued in 1818, the same year as part VII. Lowndes IV, 1599. (2)
FIRST EDITION OF PART VII, reissues of the earlier parts. This work, which made Moore the national lyricist of Ireland, was published in a total of 10 parts over an extended period between 1808 and 1834. Although parts 1-6 are undated in this copy, the dated gift inscriptions helpfully indicate that they were issued in 1818, the same year as part VII. Lowndes IV, 1599. (2)
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