French songs: collection

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Add.8923
  • Dates of Creation
      1714-1720 (Circa)
  • Language of Material
      French .
  • Physical Description
      1 volume(s) 1 volume

Scope and Content

Collection of 78 drinking and serious songs, for two voices, or for one voice with bass. Mostly in one hand, with additions in other hands. Drinking songs and serious songs, 40 anonymous, 38 by named composers. Index at beginning. Inscription 'ex libris Des Rochefort-Dailly De St. Point', and bookplate of Alfred Cortot.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Purchased 1992

Other Finding Aids

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