‎STEVENSON Sir John - Thomas MOORE (words) - John Parry :‎
‎A selection of Irish Melodies with symphonies and Accompaniments by Sir John Stevenson Mus. Doc. and Characteristic words by Thomas Moore.‎

‎"10. London, J. Power's Strand; Dublin, W. Power's, s.d. (1808), in-4°, 32 x 24 cm, Bound with (bound at the beginning) Parry John; A selection of Welsh Melodies, with appr. English Words, adapted for the voice, with symphonies and accompaniments for the Piano Forte or Harp by John Parry, London, Bland & Wellers, s.d. (ca. 1820) engraved title (King Cadwalader at an Eisteddvod) + (6)(with list of subscribers) + 64 pp + 6 pp engraved music. Bound with; ...First number. (1)nn pp (printed introduction) + engr. title + engr. dedication (1)(index) + 102 pp (mostly eng. music, some textleaves , one title). Bound with; Idem, idem, A series of Sacred Songs, Duetts and Trios...., engraved title + (4) + 77 pp engr. music. Bound with; Idem, idem, A selection of Popular National Airs..., (2) + engraved title with large engraving by T. Stothard + (4) + 113 pp engr. music. Contemporary half leather, smooth back with simple gilt lines decorations, marbled boards with leather title label on frontcover (''Melodies''). Binding with some light wear, some slight foxing in the Parry part, but a fine copy."‎

Reference : 6317

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