4th Aug, 2022 10:30

Books & Works on Paper

 
  Lot 17
 

Tosi (Pier Francesco) Observations on the Florid Song

Tosi (Pier Francesco)

Observations on the Florid Song, or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers, translated by J.E. Galliard, second edition, first published in 1723, 6 folding plates of music, some spotting and staining throughout, contemporary initials and Ernest Kohler & Son stamp to title, Reid Bequest stamp verso, pencil annotations, later half calf, spine and new endpapers detached internally, 12mo, J.Wilcox, 1743.

⁂ This work by a castrato singer and composer was aimed at singing teachers.

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