Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759)

Six Overtures fitted to the Harpsicord or Spinnet viz. Samson / The Sacred Oratorio / Saul / Deidamia / Hymen / Pernasso in Festa.

London: I . Walsh / Randall. [c. 1768]. "Being all proper Pieces for the Improvement of the Hand on the Harpsichord or Spinnet. Eighth Collection." Upright folio. Title; 1 - 29 pp. With additional top centre pagination 173-201 and the overtures numbered XLIII - XLVIII. Engraved. Finely bound in modern marbled boards with three-quarter green leather. A few 18th century ink figured bass notations, otherwise in very fine condition throughout. Similar to Smith no. 18, p. 284.

The title-page lists Walsh as the publisher and all features are the same as Smith no. 18, however Randall is listed at the foot of the plate on three pages. Randall was a cousin of Walsh and was his successor. He issued some works with Walsh imprints in addition to his own. (3218)


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