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Music book containing songs, some with words and melody, some with words, melody, and bass; pieces for keyboard, for flute, and for 'lyre' and flute, early 19th century., Late 18th century-early 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.10968

Scope and Contents

The music is partly Scottish, and partly a collection of popular operatic melodies of the late 18th century.

Dates

  • Creation: Late 18th century-early 19th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

38 Leaves ; Quarto.

Arrangement

38 folios.

Custodial History

The music book was once the property of William Mainwaring.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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