james grassineau (20 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. [Being a collection of terms and characters, as well as ancient and modern, including the historical, theoretical, and practical parts of music.] Bound in publisher's white cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Foxing to edge and covers. Pages unmarked.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. No wear to the binding. No distortion of the book from reading or improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. Book came from a tobacco free home. No odor. No sun fading. No dust jacket.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an alphabetical collection of definitions and terms relating to music and musical instruments. It spans the history of musical theory and practice, capturing not just the essential concepts but also the historical and cultural contexts surrounding them. The author seeks to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of music while also exploring the ideas and themes that have shaped its development over time. At its core, this book provides a fascinating insight into the science, history, and evolution of music, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the intricacies and beauty of this art form. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. Facsimile. A nice, clean copy. ; folding diagrams; 8vo ; 347 pages.

A facsimile of the 1740 London edition. xii, 347 [1]p., music, foldouts, original cream cloth. (Monuments of music and music literature in facsimile. 2d series: Music literature, 40).

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gr-8°. XII, 347 S. mit Abb., Notenbeisp. u. 2 Falttaf. OLn. Bibliotheksdoublette (ausgesondert). Monuments of Music and Music Literature in Facsimile. Second Series - Music Literature, XL.

Size: 8vo. xii (half title, title, dedication to Princess Amelia, preface)], 347, [i] pp. + 2 folding plates. Polished calf (rubbed, a little scratched, front hinge weak). Slight worming at lower outer corners up to p.152. With printed endorsement by John Christopher Pepusch (1667-1752), Maurice Greene (1696-1755) and Johann Ernest Galliard (1687-1747). From the collection of Christopher Hogwood (1941-2014). First edition. RISM B/VI/1 p.375. Gregory p.113. 8vo. xii (half title, title, dedication to Princess Amelia, preface)], 347, [i] pp. + 2 folding plates.

Full Leather. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Octavo. Pp. xii, 347 [1]. "As slso, an Explanation of some parts of the Doctrine of the Antients; interspersed with Remarks on their Method and Practice, and curious Observations on the Phenomena of Sound Mathematically considered, as its Relations and Proportions constitute Intervals, and those again Concords and Discords. With one small folding plate, two very large folding plate, and one one page plate. Full early calf, rebacked with the original spine laid down, Light wear to extremities; occasional faint foxing, but a very good copy.

First English edition. In fact, a translation of De Brossard's French work of 1703. pp. [xii],347,[1]. With a half-title, errata & publisher's adverts on final leaf. With four copper plates, three of which folding plus woodcuts on the letterpress. Contempoary calf, rebacked with label. Vg. [Cordell B-205; BMC 10, 1137].

First Edition. First edition of the first dictionary of music in English, 8vo, pp. [2], xii, 347, [1]; 4 folding plates, printed music notation in the text; full contemporary sheep nicely rebacked to match; a very good, sound copy. In this issue, the first word of the title is over the "d" of "dictionary", and the "J" in the imprint is above the "rc" of "Church" in the address. Based largely on the Dictionnaire de musique by Sébastien de Brossard and the musical articles in Chambers's Encyclopaedia, with some original material. Grassineau's Dictionary "contains much of interest and ranks as the first work of its kind in English" (Grove). It is particularly informative on the subject of 'ancient music.' Grassineau probably had some assistance from the composer J. C. Pepusch, at whose instigation the project was apparently undertaken. Pepusch, who employed Grassineasu as secretary and amanuensis, provides an admiring testimonial on the verso of the half-title ('worthy the perusal of all Lovers of Musick'), a testimonial subscribed also by Maruice Greene (then Master of the King's Music) and Johann Ernst Galliard. All three were founding members of the Academy of Ancient Music. Alston XVIII, 1642.

8vo., pp. xii, 347, [1], complete with half-title (bound here after the title) and four folding engraved plates of tables and music, some musical notation in the text; old ownership inscription at head of title scratched away (a small hole resulting), slightly toned throughout, withal a good copy in nineteenth-century calf, rubbed, rebacked preserving most of the old spine; armorial bookplate of Joseph Gwilt.First edition, based largely on the Dictionnaire de Musique of Sébastien de Brossard and the musical articles in Chambers's Cyclopaedia, with some original material. One of two variant issues, this has 'A' on the title-page above the 'i' in 'Dictionary'.Grassineau's Dictionary 'contains much of interest and ranks as the first work of its kind in English' (Grove). It is particularly informative on the subject of 'ancient music'. Grassineau probably had some assistance from the composer J. C. Pepusch, at whose instigation the project was apparently undertaken. Pepusch, who employed Grassineau as secretary and amanuensis, provides an admiring testimonial on the verso of the half-title ('worthy the perusal of all Lovers of Musick'), a testimonial subscribed also by Maurice Greene (then Master of the King's Music) and Johann Ernst Galliard; all three were founding members of the Academy of Ancient Music. Language: English.

First Edition. 8vo, pp. xii, 347, (1). With 4 engraved plates. Bound with the half-title in modern half-calf, some foxing and minor stains, a very good tight copy. RISM, Excrits 375; Vancil 35 (ascribing the work to Sebastien de Brossard. Much of the material in this work derives from the work of the French musicologist, Sebastien de Brossard, as well as other contemporary sources. "While Grassineau's Dictionary awaits serious studies in textual criticism, it can be said to be the most important dictionary of music published in Britain until the translation of Rousseau. In 1769, after Grassineau's death [in 1767], it was reissued with a separate appendix containing articles from Rousseau's dictionary; the editor is unknown" (New Grove).

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1740 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 377 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 377.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1740. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 372, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 372.

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