Musical Memoirs of Scotland with Historical Notations and Numerous Illustrative Plates
by Dalyell, Sir John Graham
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Houlton, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Thomas G. Stevenson, 1849 IN GOOD CONDITION. xii [4] 300pp, bound in original maroon cloth, bevelled edges, with top edges gilt. Complete with 40 engraved plates, as called for - which include numerous bagpipe plates, some of which show a variety of different animals + (pigs, monkeys, angels) playing the pipes. Also includes plates showing Violins, Viol, Guitar, Mandora, Lute, Harp, Dulcimer & Drum. Covers show edge and corner wear, lacks half of backstip, front hinge starting but BINDING IS TIGHT. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. GOOD HISTORICAL REFERENCE ON EARLY INSTRUMENTS.
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- Bookseller
- Monroe Bridge Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003547
- Title
- Musical Memoirs of Scotland with Historical Notations and Numerous Illustrative Plates
- Author
- Dalyell, Sir John Graham
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Thomas G. Stevenson
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1849
- Keywords
- Scotland Scottish Music Memoirs Musical Bagpipes Highland Pipes German Hog Pig France
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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