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Morley, Thomas
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- MORLEY, THOMAS
- A Plaine and Easie Introduction To Practicall Musicke, Set downe in forme of a dialogue: Divided into three parts. The first teacheth to sing, with all things necessarie for the knowledge of pricktsong. The second treateth of descante, ...The third and last part entreateth of composition of three, foure, five or more parts. London: Humfrey Lownes, 1608
- paper
Folio (28.5 x 18.3cm). historiated woodcut title-border (McKerrow & Ferguson 99), dedicatory epistle to William Byrd, verses by Anthony Holborne, typeset music throughout, including seven double-page pieces printed in table format (one motet in red and black), some woodcut music and diagrams, twelve-line initials, eighteenth-century English reversed calf, panelled in blind, brown-gilt label to spine, book plate of John Whipple Frothingham; side-note cropped 3 leaves from the end, staves trimmed on page 39, wear to corners of title, a few small stains
Literature
STC 18134; ESTC S115094; Gregory & Bartlett, I, 188; Hirsch, I 417; RISM Écrits, p. 598
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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
This book is "perhaps the most famous musical treatise in the English language" (The New Grove). The music at the end of the volume is printed in "table format"; i.e., the parts are appropriately orientated for the singers seated round a table.