G.F. Handel. Six Concertos For the Harpsicord or Organ [the Organ Concertos op.4], c.1739

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC

Six Concertos For the Harpsicord or Organ...London: J. Walsh ("where may be had the Instrumental parts"), c.1739 

first edition, second issue, of Handel's Organ Concertos op.4, 48 pages, folio, composer's note to title ("These Six Concertos were Publish'd by Mr Walsh from my own Copy Corrected by my Self, and to Him only I have given my Right therein. George Frideric Handel"), engraved throughout, pages 1 and 19 blank, contemporary mottled calf, raised bands to spine, worn but sound, some browning to first and final leaves [Smith no.3; RISM H 1212; HWV 289-294]

The rarely found orchestral parts were issued separately with a publisher's number and opus number on the title (RISM H 1224; Smith no.2).