Musical Biography; or Memoirs of the Lives and Writings of the most eminent Musical Composers and Writers, who have flourished in the Different Countries of Europe during the Last Three Centuries. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. [-II]
London: Printed for Henry Colburn, 1814.
2 volumes. Octavo. Newly bound in full blue/gray paper boards with printed title label to spines. 1f. (recto title, verso printer's note), [iii]-xvi (preface and contents), 405, [i] (blank) pp.; 1f. (recto title, verso printer's note), 395, [i] (blank) pp.
Occasional minor foxing. A very good copy overall.
First Edition. Coover 139.
Many of the lengthy articles on individual composers include details of published works; a full chapter of Vol. II is devoted to Handel.
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