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La Musa Madrigalesca; or A Collection of Madrigals, Ballets, Roundelays,  Etc.: Chiefly of the Elizabethan Age; with Remarks and Annotations

La Musa Madrigalesca; or A Collection of Madrigals, Ballets, Roundelays, Etc.: Chiefly of the Elizabethan Age; with Remarks and Annotations

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La Musa Madrigalesca; or A Collection of Madrigals, Ballets, Roundelays, Etc.: Chiefly of the Elizabethan Age; with Remarks and Annotations

by OLIPHANT, Thomas

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London: Calkin and Budd. Very Good-. 1837. Hardcover. A collection of 397 madrigals, dating from the Elizabethan era and presented in the English language. A "madrigal" is defined by the American Heritage dictionary as a "A short poem, often about love, suitable for being set to music." This work with lyrics only: lacks musical notations. With a brief letter by the author to Sir John Leman Rogers, president of the Madrigal Society, at front of volume. --- Bound attractively in three-quarter dark red leather, with blue/maroon/cream marbled paper-covered boards, and with matching marbled endpapers; top edge gilt. Six-compartment spine with gilt titling and horizontal rules; 5 raised bands. --- With chafing to leather at extremities, a small tear to paper at front gutter area, and with notations and signature in pencil and ink to front endpapers; otherwise a sound, sturdy volume.; Small Octavo - 7-1/2 to 8 in. tall; xxvi, ii, 338 pages .

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Title
La Musa Madrigalesca; or A Collection of Madrigals, Ballets, Roundelays, Etc.: Chiefly of the Elizabethan Age; with Remarks and Annotations
Author
OLIPHANT, Thomas
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good-
Publisher
Calkin and Budd
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1837
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