The Praise of Bacchus. The Musick by M.r Corelli. (16) [On Reverse] The Lovers first Address (15).
Hen: Roberts fecit.
[1739]
Engraving, sheet 230 x 135mm (9 x 5¼"). Trimmed within plate top and right.
From Henry Robert's, 'Calliope or English Harmony, A Collection of the most Celebrated English and Scots Songs Neatly Engrav'd and Embelish'd with designs adapted to the Subject of each Song, taken from the Compositions of the Best Masters, in the most Correct Manner, with the thorough Bass and Transpositions for the Flute [recorder] (proper for all Teachers, Scholars and Lovers of Musick), Printed on a fine Paper, on each side which renders the Undertaking more compleat than any other thing of the kind ever Publish'd.' Music, words and flute accompaniment. Headpiece illustration of Bacchus being held in the air by two satyrs with two children and an adult couple standing round them.
[Ref: 61936] £140.00
[1739]
Engraving, sheet 230 x 135mm (9 x 5¼"). Trimmed within plate top and right.
From Henry Robert's, 'Calliope or English Harmony, A Collection of the most Celebrated English and Scots Songs Neatly Engrav'd and Embelish'd with designs adapted to the Subject of each Song, taken from the Compositions of the Best Masters, in the most Correct Manner, with the thorough Bass and Transpositions for the Flute [recorder] (proper for all Teachers, Scholars and Lovers of Musick), Printed on a fine Paper, on each side which renders the Undertaking more compleat than any other thing of the kind ever Publish'd.' Music, words and flute accompaniment. Headpiece illustration of Bacchus being held in the air by two satyrs with two children and an adult couple standing round them.
[Ref: 61936] £140.00