Memoirs of the musical drama / by George Hogarth [complete in two volumes]

Hogarth, George (1783-1870)

1838, First Edition. London : Richard Bentley. Good copies both in bindings of half gilt-blocked red leather over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges rubbed, with spine ends crumbling slightly. Prelims somewhat foxed, with core text blocks notably tight, bright and clean. A well-preserved set overall. Item #455697

Physical description; complete in 2 volumes : plates (portraits) ; 23 cm. Contents; Volume 1: History of opera and musical drama to the early 18th century -- Volume 2: Continued history and contemporary (early 19th century) stage. Notes; Chapter XII of volume 1 discusses Handel. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Opera - History - 18th century, Opera - History - 19th century, Music - England - 18th century - History and criticism.

Price: €175.00