Record ID
414426
Accession number
Fuld
Creator
Law, Andrew, 1749-1821, author.
Biographical Data
American composer.
Object title
The art of singing; in three parts: to wit, I. The musical primer, II. The Chistian harmony, III. The musical magazine / By Andrew Law.
Credit line
James Fuld Collection.
Provenance
James Fuld.
Inscriptions/Markings
Title page inscribed: "Richard S. Storrs ... by the author".
Notes
Shape-note notation, without staves.
"Printed upon a new plan."
"Published according to act of Congress."
Copyright notice mounted on verso of title-page.
Contains parts I and III only.
Each part has both general and specific title-pages. Pt. I: The musical primer; or the first part of the art of singing: containing the rules of psalmody newly revised and improved; together with a number of practical lessons and plain tunes; designed expressly for the use of learners. By Andrew Law.
Special title for pt. III: The musical magazine; being the third part of the art of singing; containing a variety of anthems and favourite pieces. A periodical publication. By Andrew Law. Fourth edition, with additions and improvements. Printed upon a new plan. Published according to act of Congress. No. I. Printed for the author, by E. Lincoln [1805].
Library copy lacks pages 25-26 of Part I.
"Printed upon a new plan."
"Published according to act of Congress."
Copyright notice mounted on verso of title-page.
Contains parts I and III only.
Each part has both general and specific title-pages. Pt. I: The musical primer; or the first part of the art of singing: containing the rules of psalmody newly revised and improved; together with a number of practical lessons and plain tunes; designed expressly for the use of learners. By Andrew Law.
Special title for pt. III: The musical magazine; being the third part of the art of singing; containing a variety of anthems and favourite pieces. A periodical publication. By Andrew Law. Fourth edition, with additions and improvements. Printed upon a new plan. Published according to act of Congress. No. I. Printed for the author, by E. Lincoln [1805].
Library copy lacks pages 25-26 of Part I.
Edition
Fourth edition / with additions and improvements.
Associated names
Hilliard, William, 1778-1836, printer.
Lincoln, E. (Ensign), 1779-1832, printer.
Fuld, James J., 1916-2008, former owner.
Lincoln, E. (Ensign), 1779-1832, printer.
Fuld, James J., 1916-2008, former owner.
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