The Dream ... The Words

by John Mottley Esqr. Plate 97 from George Bickham's The Musical Entertainer by English Illustrated Vocal Music - 18th Century

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1 leaf, with a large elaborate vignette to head illustrating the song with music and text below for voice and figured bass with a separate part for flute. The words by John Mottley Esqr. Signed in the plate by the engraver, Geo. Bickham. Ca 326 x 200 mm. 12.75 x 7.85 plate mark .Slightly worn; minor browning to edges; minor soiling and dampstaining; creased; some repairs. Very Good. From the second edition of Bickham's monumental

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