180 KAMMELL (Antonio), Six Nocturnos for two Violins Op. VI. Welcker, [abt. 1770]. The 3 parts, and a Bass. folio, the music engraved, unbound, 12s. The composer, a Bohemian, was a pupil of Tartini. This, his first published work, was unknown to Fétis. 181 KELLER (Godfrey), A Compleat Method for Attaining to Play a Thorough Bass, upon either Organ, Harpsichord, or Theorbo-Lute. With Variety of Proper Lessons and Fuges, explaining the several Rules throughout the whole Work, and a Scale for Tuning the Harpsichord or Spinnet; All taken from his own copies which he did design to Print. Note: In this work for the Ease of Practitioners, the Cords are Explained both with Figures and Notes over the Bass. Fairly Engrav'd on Copper Plates. London, printed for and sold by John Cullen, at the Buck, between the two Temple Gates, Fleet Street, 1707. Folio, FIRST EDITION, the title printed in red and black, the instructions and music engraved on one side of the sheet only, fine copy, old calf, £7 10s. An engraved slip "Sold by John Young is pasted over the imprint. There is a list of Cullen's publications on the verso of title. 182 KEYS (S. P., Teacher of Dancing at Lymington, Kingston, &c., &c.), Go Son of Pride, a Favorite Air, adapted George Astor the music publisher was the elder brother of 183 KITCHINER (Dr. W.), Observations on Vocal Music. London, 1821. 12mo, frontispiece, boards, uncut, 3s. 6d. 184 KNAPP (William), New Church Melody; being a set of Anthems, Psalms, Hymns, &c., on various occasions, in four parts. With an Anthem on Psalm CXXVII. Together with four excellent Hymns, and an Anthem for the Nativity. To which is added, an Imploration to the King of Kings. Wrote by King Charles I. during his Captivity in Carisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight, 1648. Together with an Anthem for the Martyrdom of that blessed Prince. London, 1764. 8vo, with portrait, the music printed, original sheep, 128. Knapp was the composer of the well-known hymn tune "Wareham." 185 KELLY (Michael), The Grand Dramatic Romance of Blue Beard, or Female Curiosity; as now performing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The words by George Coleman the Younger [1798]. Oblong folio, title, words and music engraved, 5s. 186 KOLLMAN (A. F. C.), An Essay on Musical Harmony, according to the nature of that science and the principles of the greatest musical Authors. London, 1796. Folio, with engraved music, boards, 6s. 187 KOLLMAN.—An Essay on Practical Musical Composition, according to the Nature of that Science and the principles of the greatest musical authors. London, 1799. Bound in 2 vols. folio, with engraved musical examples, half bound, 88. 188 LEO (Leonardo)," Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus,' Quartetto, with orchestral accompaniment. Score. MANUSCRIPT, written upon 30 pages. Folio, wrappers, 15s. 189 LEVERIDGE (Richard), A Collection of Songs, with the Musick. London, Engrav'd and Printed for the Author in Tavistock-street, Covent-Garden, 1727. 2 vols. in 1, 8vo, with the rare frontispiece by Hogarth, the words and music engraved, sound copy, half calf, scarce, £3 3s. 190 LIBRETTI.-The Accomplished Maid : a Comic Opera. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in CoventGarden. The Music by Sigar Niccolò Piccini. London, 1767. 8vo, sewed, 3s. A translation by E. Toms from "La Buona Figliuola " of Goldoni. 191 LIBRETTI.-Alexander's Feast: or, The Power of Musick. Written by Mr. DRYDEN. To which is added, The Coronation Anthems. As performed at the TheatreRoyal in Covent-Garden. Set to Music by Mr Handel. Tonson, [abt. 1760]. Sm. 4to, wrappers, uncut, 4s. 6d. 192 LIBRETTI.-Andrews (Miles Peter), The Baron Kinkvervankotsdorsprakingatchdern. A New Musical Comedy. London, 1781. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, wrappers, 58. 193 LIBRETTI.-Burlettas, Duets, Interludes, &c., as performed at the Spa-Gardens, Bermondsey. [No place or date, abt. 1792.] 12mo, sewed, 7s. 6d. 194 LIBRETTI.-Artaxerxes. An English Opera. As it is Performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent Garden. The Music Composed by Tho. Aug. Arne, Mus. Doc. London, J. and R. Tonson, 1762. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, FINE COPY, sewed, 12s. 6d. This English version was adapted from Metastasio by Dr. Arne himself. It was first performed on Feb. 2, 1762; the earliest edition in Sonneck's Catalogue of Opera Libretti is dated 1763. 195 LIBRETTI. [Bickerstaffe (Isaac)], Thomas and Sally, or the Sailor's Return. A Musical entertainment as performed at the Theatres Royal. [By Dr. Arne.] London, [abt. 1761]. 8vo, engraved vignette on title, sewed, 5s. 196 LIBRETTI.-[Bickerstaffe]. Love in a Village: a Comic Opera: as it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. A new Edition. London, 1771. 8vo, sewed, 38. 6d. 197 LIBRETTI.—[Burgoyne (John)], The Lord of the Manor, a Comic Opera. [By Wm. Jackson.] London, Printed for T. Evans, 1781. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, wrappers, 48. 6d. 198 LIBRETTI.-[Cobb (James)], The Strangers at Home, a Comic Opera, in Three Acts. [By Thos. Linley.] London, 1786. 8vo, vignette, wrappers, 4s. 199 LIBRETTI.-[Colman (George)], The Portrait, a The Music by Mr. Arnold. London, 1870 [sic for 1770]. 8vo, sewed, 3s. 6d. Burletta. In this edition the Burletta is reduced from three acts to two. 200 LIBRETTI.-Comus: a Masque (now adapted to the Stage) as Alter'd from Milton's Masque at LudlowCastle, which was First Represented on Michaelmas-Day, 1634. The Music was composed by Mr. Hen. Lawes. don, 1762. 8vo, sewed, 10s. 6d. Lon This adaptation was made by John Dalton to accompany the music of Dr. Arne. 201 LIBRETTI.-Kemble (J. P.), Lodoiska; an Opera, in Three Acts. The Music composed, and selected from Cherubini, Kreutzer, and Andreozzi, by Mr. Storace. London, [1794]. 8vo, pretty etched frontispiece, half bound, 6s. 6d. 202 LIBRETTI.-The Cunning-Man, a Musical Entertainment, in Two Acts. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. 1766. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, sewed, 58. Adapted and translated from "Le Devin du Village," of J. J. Rousseau by Dr. Burney. a 203 LIBRETTI.-[Kemble]. Songs in Lodoiska; Musical Romance. [1794.] 8vo, margin of frontispiece shaved, sewed, 3s. 204 LIBRETTI.-MacNally (Leonard), Robin Hood, or Sherwood Forest: a Comic Opera. [Composed by Wm. Shield.] London, Printed by J. Almon, 1784. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, wrappers, 6s. 6d. 205 LIBRETTI.—[O'Hara (Kane)], Midas. An English Burletta, in Two Acts. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. London, 1768. 8vo, frontispiece by Goldar, and engraved title page, fine uncut copy, sewed, 6s. O'Hara is also supposed to have selected and adapted the music for this Ballad Opera. 206 LIBRETTI.-[O'Hara],. The Two Misers: a Musical Farce. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. London, 1775. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, sewed, 4s. 207 LIBRETTI.-Rolt (Richard), Eliza: an English Opera, as perform'd at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. The Music compos'd by Mr. Arne. 1757. Sm. 4to, sewed, 3s. 208 LIBRETTI.-[Scawen (John)], New Spain or Love in Mexico, an Opera, in Three Acts. [By Dr. Arnold.] London, 1790. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, wrappers, 7s. 6d. 209 LINLEY (Thomas), Four-part Song, "Why so pale and wan, fond Lover?" (Words by Sir John Suckling.) AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT MUSIC, signed. 3 pages, oblong folio, fine, £1 10s. 210 LINLEY. The Songs, Duets, Trios, and Chorusses, of the Historical Romance of Richard Coeur de Lion, as performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane; the Music by Monsr. Gretry. Adapted to the English Words. S. & P. Thompson, [1786]. Oblong folio, words and music engraved, sewed, 88. 211 LIONEL AND CLARISSA, a Comic Opera; as perform'd at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden [by Isaac Bickerstaffe,] the Musick compos'd by several Eminent Masters. London, printed for the Author, and sold by J. Johnston, [1767]. Oblong folio, pretty ornamental title page engraved by W. Sherwin, the words and music engraved, sewed, 10s. 6d. Most of the music is by Dibdin, but some of the airs are by Scolari, Ciampi, Galuppi, Piccini, Vento, Dr. Arne, Vinci, Perez, Pescetti, and Potenza. 212 LOCKE (Matthew), A Song of Thanksgiving for his Majesty's Victory over the Dutch, 1666.-Grand Chorus to precede & follow the song of Thanksgiving. [For three choirs.] MANUSCRIPT TRANSCRIPTS, the latter endorsed "The above song of thanksgiving was copied from Locke's own MS. score by me, F. J. Hallewell, 1872." 22 pp. 4to and 4 pp. folio, very neat, £1 10s. A quantity of MS. notes and extracts relating to Locke by the late Dr. W. H. Cummings are added. 213 LOCKE. "For his Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts." Almand, Courante, [Canon 4 in 2], Saraband. MANUSCRIPT MUSIC, transcribed from Add. MSS. 17801 in the British Museum. 10 pp. oblong folio, 158. 214 LONDON.-The London Ditty, "Oh London is a fine Town." A facetious song of 17 stanzas, probably by T. D'Urfey, engraved with the music on 1 page folio, about 1710. One margin cut into, 7s. 6d. This popular air was utilised in "The Beggar's Opera " for the song Our Polly is a sad Slut." 66 215 LORENTE (Andres), El Porque de la Musica en que se contiene los quatro artes de ella, canto llano, canto de organo, contrapunto, y composicion. En Alcala de Henares, 1672. Folio, title and frontispiece mended, and the paper somewhat age-stained, original vellum, £9 98. FIRST EDITION of this important work, of the utmost rarity, especially with the engraved frontispiece representing the Virgin in glory. The British Museum copy is imperfect. 216 LOTTI (Antonio), Messa à 4tro. MUSICAL MANU SCRIPT, neatly written. Folio, sewed, 10s. The Composer was first organist of the Doge's Chapel of St. Mark at Venice, 1704-1740. |