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Auction 132, Lot 719

"[Lot of 5 - Music Sheets]",

Subject: Music

Period: 1759 (dated)

Publication: Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.8 x 8.6 inches
14.7 x 21.8 cm
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Henry Roberts engraved and published this collection of songs from the eighteenth century and sold them in his shop near Hand Alley almost opposite Great Turn-Stile, Holborn in London. Each sheet of music includes lovely engraved scenes on both sides that are adapted to the song and illustrate the dress and architecture of the period.

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Condition: A

There is some light surface soil in the margins, else fine.

Estimate: $130 - $180

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/2/2010

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