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Watts, John, compiler.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- The Musical Miscellany; being a Collection of Choice Songs, set to the Violin and Flute. By and For John Watts, 1729 [-31]
- PAPER
6 volumes, 8vo (190 x 118mm.), engraved frontispiece in each volume, titles printed in red and black, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and vignettes, pale calf by Zaehnsdorf, triple gilt fillet border, spines gilt in compartments, morocco labels, top edges gilt, others uncut
Literature
BUC, p.719; Smith (Handel), p.184; RISM Recueils, p.247
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
first edition of Watts's musical compilation. Eleven of the songs here are attributed to Handel, including two printed here for the first time; others by Gay, Prior, Pope, Theobold, Richard Leveridge, John Ernest Galliard, Daniel Purcell, and a special early piece by Henry Fielding ("A Dialogue between a Beau's Head and his Heels").