Music book of G Wade containing pieces arranged for flute solo (with some duets and trios), including some Scottish airs, but consisting chiefly of popular pieces by well-known contemporary, or near-contemporary composers.
File
Identifier: MS.21769
Scope and Contents
The paper is watermarked 1825 and the pieces have been transcribed apparently at various times between 1827 (folio 1) and 1852 (folio 44 verso).
A leaf (or a fragment of a leaf) containing musical terms and their translations, apparently cut out of a printed work, is tipped in at the front (folio i).
Dates
- Creation: [?1827-?1852.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
48 Leaves ; Oblong quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
i + 47 + a few blank folios.
Custodial History
The gold-stamped book label of G Wade is pasted inside the front cover.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Sotheby/Hodgson, 28-29 June 1973, lot 209.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk