Description: Click here to see our other books! A Selection of Irish Melodies Thomas Moore; Sir John Stevenson 1910-1913 J. Powers : London 14" by 10" 1-51 [8], 52-102 [7], 2-59 [10], 60-109pp SUMMARY Early editions of the first four numbers of Thomas Moore and John Stevenson's impressive collection of traditional Irish lyrics, melodies and music. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION With words from Irish poet Thomas Moore, and symphonies and accompaniments from Irish composer Sir John Stevenson, this is a smart example of the duo's collection of traditional Irish poems, tunes and melodies.Following a request from the publishers James and William Power, over twenty-six years from 1808 t0 1834, Stevenson and Moore published this work in ten volumes, together with a supplement, with the primary source being Edward Bunting's 'A General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music'.Present here are early editions of the first four numbers.Collated, with an engraved frontispiece to the first number, an engraved title page to each number, and five further engraved plates.Undated; dated 1810 to 1813 via Jisc.Former owner's inscription to front pastedown and front free endpaper.The 'Melodies' were an immediate success, with Byron praising Moore for the work and claiming he new each melody 'by rote and by heart'. CONDITION In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to joints and board perimeters. Tail of front joint starting, with board holding firm. Inscription to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type throughout, with scattered light spotting. Closed tears to tails of a small number of pages. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Thomas Moore; Sir John Stevenson
Publisher: J. Powers
Binding: Hardback
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: Not Stated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1910
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 3.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
