Callcott, John Wall

A MUSICAL GRAMMAR, IN FOUR PARTS. I. Notation, II. Melody, III. Harmony, IV. Rhythm.

Boston, [MA]: Published by West & Blake, and Manning & Loring. [1810]. First American Edition, from the last London Edition. 8vo. 19.5 cm. [12], 332, [2]pp. Contemporary 3/4 leather binding with marbled boards. Leather label and rules on spine stamped in gilt. Closed tear across pages 73-78, slightly affecting text, binding rubbed but an appealing copy. Previous ownership signature of J. Merrick, Hallowell, [ME] who was a tutor. Callcott studied under Haydn and was a well known musical educator of the time. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 19704. Item #64271

Price: $150.00