Rare Antique Print-COLLIN AND DOLLY-OLD ENGLISH SONG-Welcker-1760

Beschreibung

This rare set of songs consists of one sheet, on which you will find the music of the following two songs: "Sweet William" and "The Sex - in Compass of the Ger Flute". Sheet music accompanied by engravings depicting romantic scenes with couples. Original etching/engraving on a verge type paper. Description: This very rare attractive (set of) original old antique print(s) originate from: 'Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony - an admired and rare Collection of the most Celebrated Old English and Scotch Songs, Cantates, Duets and Trios. Selected from the Operas Oratorios & composed by the most eminent masters adapted for the ger'n flute violin & harpsicord, embellished with designs and adapted to each song - in III volumes.', published by John Welcker at his Music & Instruments Warehouse, Nop 10 Hay Market, opposite the Opera House. London, 1760. Artists and Engravers: John Welcker of London published the three volumes of "Clio & Euterpe or British Harmony", a collection of 600 pages of songs from the eighteenth Century adorned with beautifully detailed engravings, and sold them in his "Music and Instrument Warehouse" across from the Opera House. In its time such notables as Thomas Jefferson owned a set, and it is certain they were prized volumes in many a musical home in the latter part of the eighteenth century. Condition: Very good, given age. Small dampstain to the lower right corner, top edge of the sheet discoloured. Some general age-related toning, please study scan carefully. Storage location: C199-05 The overall size is ca. 5.5 x 9.1 inch. The image size is ca. 4.5 x 8.1 inch. The overall size is ca. 14 x 23 cm. The image size is ca. 11.5 x 20.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 29921

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