Achilles brought

by Thelis to his Tutor Chiron. The Music by Mr. Purcel ! . Plate 89 from George Bickham's The Musical Entertainer by Henry Purcell

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Signed

1 leaf, with a large elaborate vignette to head illustrating the song with music and text below set for voice and figured bass intended for the accompaniment of the flute. Signed in the plate by the engraver, G. Bickham. Ca 326 x 200 mm. 12.75 x 7.85 plate mark .Slightly worn; minor browning to edges; minor soiling and dampstaining. Very Good. From the second edition of Bickham's monumental work, first published in 1737-1739. BUC

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