23rd Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Handel [George Frederic] & Dryden [John].
The Songs in the Ode wrote by Mr Dryden for St, Cecilia's Day. Set by Mr Handel.
I. Walsh, no date [1739], quarto, vocal score, [2], 23 pages, engraved title page and score, blank filler leaves at rear, presentation letter to the Earl of Harewood loosely inserted, top edge gilt, half morocco, cloth gilt slipcase.
Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 23rd Nov, 2022
Highlights include a collection of Opera scores and books from the Library of the late 7th Earl of Harewood, and two first edition Harry Potter books. Also included are early antiquarian books, modern first editions, illustrations, manuscripts, maps, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents.
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