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Auction 178, Lot 582

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"[Music] The Maidens Case [on verso] Kitty Fisher",

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Subject: Music

Period: 1754 (circa)

Publication: Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.5 x 7.8 inches
11.4 x 19.8 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. This 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. On recto is "The Maidens Case Sung by Miss Thomas" and on verso is "Kitty Fisher set by Mr. Baker."

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Condition: B+

Light soiling.

Estimate: $30 - $40

Sold for: $38

Closed on 6/10/2020

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