Beethoven : a victorian tribute based on the papers of Sir George Smart / by Percy M. Young
1976, 1st edition. London : D. Dobson. Near fine gilt-blocked cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #398744
ISBN: 0234776722
Physical description; x, 125 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-120) and index. Contents; Beethoven's English advocate -- The determination of Dr. Breidenstein -- Preparations for a journey -- With Sir George to Cologne -- Preparations in Bonn -- Opening ceremonies -- The good ship "Ludwig van Beethoven" -- The unveiling of the statue -- "Hamlet" mostly without the Prince of Denmark -- Sir George begins to pack -- Homecoming -- Finale. Subjects; Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827. Smart, George 1776-1867. Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827. Smart, George. 1776-1867. Smart, George Sir. Beethoven, Ludwig van. Smart, George Thomas Sir 1776-1867. Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827. Smart, George Thomas Sir 1776-1867. Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827. Composers Biography. German music Beethoven, Ludwig van Attitudes of Great Britain Influence of Smart, Sir George, ca 1800-1867.
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