Music

New York: Daniel Dana, 1855. First edition. 3/4 leather. Very Good. 4 3/4 x 6 5/8 inches. x + [2] + 94. Title page in red and black. Bound with: The Psalter Noted, London: Novello and Co., 1855. [2] + 245 numbered pages. Bound in 3/4 black calf which is worn and scuffed. Rebacked with original spine and gilt title relaid and endpapers renewed. Thomas Helmore, 1811 - 1890, was a teacher and choirmaster. Helmore's publications reflect his belief that plainsong was the perfect form of congregational singing, and include the Psalter Noted (1849), the Manual of Plainsong (1850), and the Hymnal Noted (1851), a collection of plainsong melodies with translations of the original texts by J. M. Neale (with whom Helmore also collaborated in two collections of carols). Helmore became the recognized authority on plainsong in Anglican circles. ODNB. A very good clean and complete copy of these two scarce works.

Augsburg: Joh. Jacobi Lotter, & Filii, 1801. Paperback. Very Good -. 2nd violin part only. 63, [1] p.: music; 34 cm. Signatures: *A- 2 (folio). Spine and corners covered in remnants of an earlier music manuscript; very faint marbled paper over boards. Paper label on front board with handwritten title: Violino II. The composer, Johann Melchior Dreyer (1746-1824), published over 50 masses and requiems. This is opus 17, not the more common Sex Missae, opus 2, which was printed in 1790. No publication information, although it is most likely that this was printed in Augsburg by Lotter in 1801 (opus 14 was published in 1800 and opus 18 in 1802). In Very Good- Condition: binding is rubbed but solid; old repairs to lower corner of most leaves, with only minimal loss on pp. 43-44; soiling, primarily in lower corners; a solid copy.

Augsburg: Joannis Jacobi Lotter & Filii / Johann Jakob Lotter & Söhne, 1795. Hardcover. Good. The alto part only for three religious works printed in the 1790s in Augsburg by the important German music publishing family Johann Jakob Lotter & Söhne. 20, 20, 4 p.: engraved music; 34 cm. Contemporary binding: calf spine and corners; patterned paper over boards with handwritten paper label on front board. Woodcut headpieces and tailpieces, including an elaborate woodcut tailpiece on Lasser, p. 20. Bound together: Johann Baptist Lasser's Tres Missae, op. 1 (1794) -- Josef Schreiner's VI Missae, op. 1 (1795) -- Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf's XII Ariae, seu Offertoria Selectissima (1795). Faint pencilled drawings and inscription in German script on front endpapers. In Good Condition: binding is worn with loss of some leather; boards are rubbed and soiled; Dittersdorff, pp. 1-2 detached but present; light creasing and soiling throughout; scattered small interior… Read More

Germantown, Pa: Michael Billmeyer, 1799. Hardcover. Very Good. Title continued: "als auch für den öffentlichen Gottesdienst enthalten sind. Nebst einem Anhang des Heydelbergischen Catechismus, wie auch erbaulicher Gebäter. Nach einem Synodal Schluss zusammen getragen und eingerichtet vor die Evangelisch-Reformirten Gemeinen in den Vereinigten Staaten von America." Zweyte Auflage. [6], 148, [8], 585, [9], 26 p.: frontispiece, music; 17 cm. Signatures: pi4 A-3B8 3C4 (8vo). Contemporary full calf with two clasps and six spine compartments between raised bands. Blind-ruled borders on boards. All page edges sprinkled red. Printed in two columns. Wood engraved head- and tail-pieces. "Sammlung alter und neuer geistreicher Lieder . . . der Evangelisch-Reformirten Gemeinen" has separate title page dated 1799. Final 26 pages contain the Heidelberger catechism and some prayers. Pages 231 and 275 misnumbered 131 and 175. Early American Imprints, 36193; First… Read More

Germantaun [Germantown, Pa.]: Michael Billmeyer, 1820. Hardcover. Very Good. Title continued: "mit Fleiss zusammen getragen, und in gegenwaertiger Form und Ordnung gestellt; nebst einem dreyfachen Register." Dritte Auflage. [6], 39, [1], 412, [20], 21, [1] p.: frontispiece of David playing the harp, music; 18 cm. Signatures: A-2S6 2T4 (12mo). Contemporary full calf with six spine compartments between raised bands; two clasps, complete and functional. Printed in two columns. Sammlung alter und neuer geistreichen Gesänge has separate title page and pagination. First Century of German Language Printing in the U.S.A., 2419. Includes indexes. The selections from the Psalms of David include music. Front free endpaper and following blank leaf contain birth and christening information for Martin, Ellen, and Samuel Weidner, all born in the 1820s. Third edition of the first Mennonite hymnal published in the United States. In Very Good Condition: leather is somewhat rubbed, with minor… Read More

Paris: P. Gosse et J. Néaulme, 1731. Livre. Assez bon. pleine reliure. 2ème Édition. La Haye, P. Gosse et J. Néaulme, 1731. 2 volumes in-12, 16,5 x 9,5 cm, (12) 372 pp. - (12) 372 pp., reliures de l'époque de pleine basane brune. Tomes II et III de cette bonne collection de chansons : chansons tendres, chansons galantes, chansons bachiques, rondes de table, chansons mêlées de tendre et de bachique, chansons comiques et grotesques, chansons critiques et satiriques, dialogues, branles et danses rondes, duo et trio. La plupart des airs sont notés. Les faux-titres (ou le feuillet blanc liminaire) semblent avoir été arrachés. Reliures frottées, une déchirure sans manque au titre du tome 3, bons exemplaires malgré tout..

Scented Gardens Of the Mind is an excellent comprehensive guide to all of Europe's major prog rock scene (with the exception of The UK and Germany who had their own separate books)in the period between 1968-1980, including: Italy, Spain, France, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Eastern Europe, Greece etc... This is a book written by a collector for collectors and prog fans it includes detailed biographies, line-ups, discographies, off-shots and occasional analysis of important albums or tracks with many covers photos illustrating nearly every page. the book is divided to several sections, each country has it's own section set up in alphabetical order. in between every section, there is a nice comics depicting the adventures of two fanatic record collectors. The writing is clear and flowing with a dash of occasional humour.

London: Abstract Sounds Books Ltd, 2010. No dustwrapper (as issued), the tiniest bit of scuffing to spine ends and corners of cover, otherwise a very good clean tight copy of this hard-cover book. Based originally on a previously unpublished interview with Phil Lynott by Dave Thompson in 1980, also includes interviews with original band member Eric Bell and with the band's first manager Terry O'Neill; as well as a track-by-track analysis of all the tracks on the Thin Lizzy albums. Includes four half-hour DVDs containing film and audio interviews with band members including all the original members (Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Brian Robertson, Snowy White and John Sykes). as well as with producers, management, album sleeve designers, music journalists and with Philomena Lynott (Phil's mother). Not many copies around. 164pp including 12pp colour illustrations, . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

PSA CERTIFIED! SIGNED BY LINDA on a bookplate attached to the colophon page and professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA! Includes their ironclad Certificate of Authenticity. A lovely 3rd printing in unread as-new condition. Looks terrific in new mylar. Expedited and international shipping are welcome. Bk 8, signed by author.

Storyville Publications, 1992. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. First UK Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Black cloth hardcover with gilt and black to spine and front; no jacket; 551 pages; b&w illustrations. Very good plus condition: ownership inscription inside front, otherwise like-new. Laid in is a printed letter by the author thanking Bill (previous owner of the book) for his contributions of photos to the book, and a billing for the book; she signed the letter "Laurie." Biography of Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 - December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. New plastic protective jacket..

197The Complete Opera Book is a very interesting and comprehensive book of operas illustrated with sixty three portraits, besides many lyrical and musical notation excerpts. There are very minor indications of wear in this book and no markings. The binding is very slightly discolored from exposure compared to the rest of the cover. I have been unable to find another copy of the 1937 version.

SIGNED BY TONY and imported by me directly from his website during the brief period of availability. Ships from the US. Brand new softcover edition, but bumped at lower spine (see photo). Expedited and international shipping are welcome, signed by author.

PSA CERTIFIED! SIGNED BY LINDA on a bookplate attached to the colophon page and professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA! Includes their ironclad Certificate of Authenticity. A lovely 3rd printing in as-new condition. Looks terrific in new mylar. Expedited and international shipping are welcome. Bk 11, signed by author.

BEAUTIFULLY SIGNED BY BRIAN on a special page added by the publisher so the authenticity of your autograph is indisputable. True first printing imported by me from Waterstone's UK; "Signed Copy" sticker on DJ. Brand new, gorgeous and gift worthy. Expedited and international shipping are welcome. Signed by author.

Dail, Hubert. THE SINGING FOOL AND THE STORY OF SUNNY BOY. 1928 copyright, Novel Magazine Corp., 1929 copyright Grosset & Dunlap. AL JOLSON COVER. Novelized from the 1928 Warner Bros. Motion Picture with this same title. A Lloyd Bacon Production. Illustrated with scenes from the Photoplay starring AL JOLSON, star of THE JAZZ SINGER, first talking film ever produced, this being a sequel. Please excuse our batch of books photos. The Singing Fool is the only title available here. USED. VG/Good Original RARE dust jacket. Protected in a mylar wrap. Red boards, black titling. 218 pages, 5 ¼ X 7 ¾. A nice find for motion picture buffs/historians.