Hardcover book of Harp, or adapted for harp music, circa 182...

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Hardcover book of Harp, or adapted for harp music, circa 1820 – 1830, Size 9.75” to 14 inches. Condition and Binding refer to photos. This is harp history and a look into how entertainment took place nearly 200 years ago. Harp is in gold on the spine
Pencil markings evidence that most of the 1st section was written from Boscha to his pupils.
6 pieces by N.C.Boscha 1 by Chatterton with 1 piece referring to a singing by Madame Stockhausen.
1 piece of Swiss Airs is noted as performed before His Majesty; 2nd section
CAMBRIAN HARMONY
Introductory page followed by 2 pages containing lists of subscribers.
Collection of Welsh Airs which, at that time, had never been published before. The pieces are adapted for harp and piano by Richard Roberts. They were arranged as they were originally performed by the Ancient Britons. They were published for the author and to be had at his residence in Carnarvon.
Three samples of the airs :
Dyfyrwch y Brenyn or King’s Joy
Dafydd Carregwen White stone a beautiful air
Beth Gelart or Gelert’s Grave. And many more

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Auction Date: 20th Nov 2021 at 10am

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