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Mother Goose Melodies / c.1894 / 2
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Size |
[2], 110, [2] p. : ill., music ; 24 cm
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Catalog Notes |
Title and imprint statement transcribed from upper cover. The word "melodies" transcribed from foot of upper cover. Music composed by James William Elliott. "In the arrangement of the musical portion of the volume, especial care has been taken by Mr. Elliott to keep the songs strictly within the capacity of children's execution, and the compass of children's voices. ... Among the old favorites a few new aspirants to popularity will be found; but it is hoped that their presence will be considered an additional attraction"--preface, p. [6]. Includes some verses by M.L. Elliott. Spine title: Mother Goose's melodies set to music. The English edition of this work appeared under the title "National nursery rhymes and nursery songs." "774 [inventory number] Mother Goose set to music, plain. 36 00 [price per gross]"--Confidential price-list and telegraph code (McLoughlin Bros., 1894), p. 11. Last page blank. In chromolithographed boards with cloth spine. Illustrations engraved by the brothers Dalziel after designs by F.A. Fraser, Fs. Walker, William Small, Ernest Griset, Thomas Dalziel, H. French, J.B. Zwecker, W.J. Wiegand, E.G. Dalziel, J. Mahoney, C. Green, Arthur Boyd Houghton, H.S. Marks, G.J. Pinwell, and Arthur Hughes.
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Library/Archive |
American Antiquarian Society
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Copyright and Source Archive |
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Catalog Record Note |
Catalog Records (c) 2020, by the American Antiquarian Society. All rights reserved.
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