Author: THOMSON (William):
Title: Orpheus Caledonius: Or, A Collection of Scots Songs. Set to Musick by W. Thomson. The Second Edition.
Description: London, Printed for the Author..., 1733. 2 volumes. 8vo (in 4s), pp. [viii], 114 [115 - 116 contents]; [iv], 110 [111 - 112 contents], title-pages in red and black, engraved ornaments, 19th century half calf, red and green morocco labels, spines ornately gilt in compartments, marbled boards; joints a little rubbed, but an attractive set. Issued without the music or subscribers' list, as an inexpensive compromise for those who could not afford the more sumptuous editions with the engraved music.

Keywords: song music literature


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