Scope and Contents
Collection of 78 drinking and serious songs, for two voices, or for one voice with bass. Mostly in one hand, with additions in other hands. Drinking songs and serious songs, 40 anonymous, 38 by named composers. Index at beginning. Inscription 'ex libris Des Rochefort-Dailly De St. Point', and bookplate of Alfred Cortot.
Dates
- Creation: 1714-1720 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
French
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased 1992
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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