Johann Sebastian Bachs Leben, Wirken und Werke. Ein Beitrag zur Kunstgeschichte des achtzehnten Jahrhunderts ... Als Programm zu dem 28. Julius 1850 eintretenden Säcularlage des Todes von Johann Sebastian Bach. Mit einer genoealogischen Tabelle und Notenbeilagen
Leipzig: Frederich Hofmeister, [1850].
Quarto. Publisher's heavy mid-brown wrappers. 1f. (recto title, verso quotes from Zelter and Goethe), 2ff. (dedication to King Friedrich August II of Saxony), vi (foreword), [vii]-x (contents), 182 pp. + 1f. (errata), [viii] (typeset musical examples) pp., with folding plate between pp. 14 and 15.
Occasional penciled corrections, underlining to text, and informed marginal glosses in a modern hand.
Wrappers somewhat worn and creased; spine lacking at head and tail.
A very good copy overall.
First Edition. Scarce. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the composer's death.
Possibly the most significant study of Bach and his music after Forkel's work of 1802.
Item #40164
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