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1925 The King's BreakfastLondon: 1925The first separate edition of Milne's poem 'The King's Breakfast', with original score by H. Fraser-Simson, decorations by E. H. Shepard, and the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1885 Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang) A Symphonia CantataLondon: c1885The scarce Novello octavo edition score of Mendelssohn’s expansive choral-symphonic masterpiece “Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang)”. -
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[1849] Handel's Oratorio "Israel in Egypt"London : [1849]A scarce copy of Novello’s Centenary Edition of Handel’s "Israel in Egypt," presenting the complete vocal score with choruses, recitatives, and airs. -
1854 Songs of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1854The scarce first abridged edition to a collection of national folk songs from Scotland, dating back to the fifteenth century. -
1819 The Jacobite Relics of ScotlandLondon: 1819The first edition of a compilation of songs, poems and folktales associated with the Jacobites, edited by prolific Scottish poet James Hogg. -
1912 Notes on the Sarum Hymni Cum Notis: Antwerp, 1541London: 1912A bright example of the very scarce limited edition first edition of E. Gordon Duff's bibliographical study of a rare 1541 Sarum hymnal. -
1916 Rhythmic Studies Of The Word: Volume TwoNew York: 1916A scarce first edition of the second volume of Cavaness’s devotional verse, praised by Bishop Shepard as the work of “the Poet Laureate of Kansas.” -
1882 The Psalter: The Psalms of DavidNew York: 1882A very scarce book of Psalms of David, containing an array of chants, composed by English organist at the Trinity Episcopal Church Gilbert Bond White. -
1923 The Ceremonial NotedPeekskill, New York: 1923A very scarce book of plainsong compiled by the Anglican Saint Mary's Convent for their fellow sisters in branches across the United States. -
1918 Songs of Liberty and Patriotism of America and AlliesOhio: 1918A very scarce collection of World War One songs and lyrics from America and its' allies. -
c1918 The Great Barry Ono Song BookLondon: c1918A vanishingly scarce and highly entertaining song book of the variety theatre act Barry Ono and Maude Walsh, who performed the popular shows 'Peace at our Price' and 'After the Peace'. -
1912 Shepherd Songs of Elizabethan EnglandLondon: 1912A scarce collection of Shepherd Songs from Elizabethan England, containing themes of hope and joy. -
1950 Petite Histoire des Cafés Concerts ParisiensParis: 1950The first edition of a delightful book on the history of Parisian café concerts, containing charming illustrations throughout. -
1851 A Little Book Of Songs And Ballads Gathered From Ancient Musick BooksLondon: 1851A lovely collection of songs and ballads in quarter black morocco, with an illustrated title page. -
c1934 Folio of Songs from Walt Disney's Famous Pictures: Mickey Mouse and Silly SymphonyNew York: c1934The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated publication of sheet music accompanying Disney's charming Silly Symphony animations. -
1934 A Book Of Old BalladsLondon : 1934A delightful first edition of this collection of ballads alongside the vibrant illustrations of H.M. Brock. -
1923 Crossings: A Fairy PlayNew York: 1923The first edition, first printing in the publisher's original blue cloth with decorative gilt, with sheet music by C. Armstrong Gibbs, and twelve full-page plates and further illustrations by Dorothy P. Lathrop. -
1859 A Selection of Fifty of Moore's Irish Melodies, Harmonized for Four VoicesLondon: 1859A collection of Moore's Irish Melodies harmonized for four voices, with the original musical score from Michael William Balfe. -
1951 Royal Festival Hall: The Official RecordLondon: 1951The first edition of this uncommon record of the Royal Festival Hall in London and its design, with vibrant illustrations throughout and in the original dust wrapper. -
2016 Absolutely on Music: Conversations with Seiji OzawaLondon: 2016The first UK edition, first impression, of this insightful collection of conversations between writer, Haruki Murakami, a jazz enthusiast and record collector, and Ozawa, the renowned Japanese conductor. -
1941 Nut-Cracker Suite Sheet Music Illustrated by Ida Rentoul OuthwaiteMelbourne: 1941A very scarce book of sheet music for the nut-cracker suite, beautifully illustrated in colour by the Australian illustrator, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. -
1895 Musical Haunts in LondonLondon: 1895A richly illustrated first edition exploring London’s concert halls, theatres, churches, and salons with musical anecdotes and architectural history. -
1905 The Worshipful Company of MusiciansLondon: 1905A scarce second edition of this illustrated commentary on the Worshipful Company of Musicians. -
1864 Street Music in the MetropolisLondon: 1864William Hutchins Callcott's own copy of this very scarce first edition discussion of noise pollution and busking, a work which includes a letter from Callcott himself on the subject. -
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1895 Musical Haunts in LondonLondon: 1895A lovely first edition of this study of the locations in London associated with music, with a signed loosely inserted letter from the author. -
1931 Popular Entertainments Through the AgesLondon: 1931A richly illustrated first edition tracing the history of English popular entertainments, complete with four colour plates and the vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper. -
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1930 Early Keyboard Instruments, From Their Beginning to the Year 1820London: 1930A presentation copy of the first edition of Philip James's history of keyboard instruments, with a tipped in signed letter from the author to furniture designer Ambrose Heal. -
1983 The Theatre of Music: Series A, Volume ITunbridge Wells: 1983A pleasing copy of this uncommon facsimile collection of music for theatres originally published by Henry Playford and Robert Carr. -
1879 A Complete Illustrated Catalogue to the National GalleryLondon: 1879A richly illustrated 1879 catalogue by Henry Blackburn, illustrations concise notes on the National Gallery’s holdings when the Trafalgar Square collection was still relatively small. -
1950 The London Theatre in the Eighteen-ThirtiesLondon: 1950A scarce first edition from the Society for Theatre Research, offering Charles Rice’s contemporary account and study of London’s theatrical world in the eighteen-thirties. -
1930 The Complete Opera Book: The Stories of the Operas, together with 410 of the Leading Airs and Motives in Musical NotationNew York; London: 1930A scarce ninth impression of this landmark opera reference work, finely rebound in crushed half morocco and richly illustrated with over 60 photographic plates. -
1947 The Musical Companion, a Compendium for all Lovers of MusicLondon: 1947A smartly bound compendium on music, exploring all aspects of music across history. -
1898 2 Vols The Dome: a quarterly containing examples of all the artsLondon: 1898A scarce, two volume set of an exquisitely curated quarterly celebrating the unity of the arts, featuring selected poetry, art, music scores, and architectural masterworks, one of which retains the very scarce, original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1960 The Country BluesLondon: 1960A smart UK first edition of this comprehensive study by American music historian, Samuel Charters, tracing the roots of American blues from slave songs to seminal artists like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. -
c1890 Aesop's Fables, Parts I & II: Versified & Arranged for the Piano ForteLondon: c1890A very scarce, charming late nineteenth century edition of the fables of Aesop, in which they are set to music and arranged for the pianoforte by L. Williams. -
1946 Visages de Barsac Volume IBarsac : 1946Volume I from this very scarce 'Visages de Barsac' series, comprising poetry, prose and music on the commune of Barsac.