Shelfmark
Ibb5.5.17(02)
Uniform title
[Anthems. Selections.]
Title
The whole book of psalms, with their wonted tunes, harmonized in four parts / by the principal musicians of the reign of Elizabeth, and first published by Thomas Este, A.D.1592 ; edited by Edward F. Rimbault. LL.D., F.S.A. Member of the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : printed & sold by Chappell, music seller to Her Majesty, 50, New Bond Street, [ca. 1844]
Physical description
1 score ([4], 8, [8], 67 p.) : facsim. ; 38 cm.
Series statement
([Publications of the Musical Antiquarian Society] ; [v. 11])
Note
For 4 mixed voices, unaccompanied.
Note
Publication date and series information inferred from external library catalogues.
Note
Includes introduction by E. F. Rimbault, dated October 20, 1844, and list of members of the Council of the Musical Antiquarian Society for its 4th year, from 1 November 1843 to 31 October 1844.
Note
Includes reproduction of original 1592 title page, dedication, and preface.
Note
Composers' biographical notes on p. [5]-6 of preliminary numbered pages.
Note
Includes: "A note of those tunes newly added in this booke, with the number of ech psalme placed to the said tune", on p. [8].
Note
Includes anthems by Richard Allison, E. Blancks, Michael Cavendish, William Cobbold, John Dowland, John Farmer, Giles Farnaby, Edmund Hooper, Edward Johnson, George Kirbye.
Note
"Imprinted at London by Thomas Est, the assigne of William Byrd: dvvelling in Aldersgate streete at the signe of the black Horse, and are there to be sold"--Colophon.
Provenance
Ms. annotation in black ink on the front pastedown reading "Vol. No. 34", and "A4" in pencil on the front flyleaf.
Provenance
Blue ink stamp of Rackley Library on the front flyleaf.
Binding
19th century vellum binding; gilt title "Anthems & psalms" and gilt bands within a brownish-red label on spine; red edges; blank endpapers.
Copy-specific note
Bound with "A collection of anthems for voices and instruments by composers of the madrigalian era" (Chappell, [ca. 1845]).
Subject
Psalms (Music)
Subject
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts), Unaccompanied.
Genre/Form
Scores.
Genre/Form
Psalms (Music)
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Chappell, W., 1809 - 1888 publisher.
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Rimbault, Edward F., 1813 - 1876 editor.
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Alison, Richard, active 1588 - 1606 composer.
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Cobbold, William composer.
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Dowland, John, 1563? - 1626 composer.
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Farmer, John, active 1591 - 1601 composer.
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Johnson, Edward, active 1572 - 1601 composer.
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East, Thomas, 1540? - 1608? printer.
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Rackley Library former owner.
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Musical Antiquarian Society issuing body.
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England London.
Language code
eng
Identifier
B54221