Description: The Music of The Most Ancient Nations, Particularly of the Assyrians, Egyptians, and Hebrews; with Special Reference to Recent Discoveries in Western Asia and in Egypt Author: Engel, Carl Title: The Music of The Most Ancient Nations, Particularly of the Assyrians, Egyptians, and Hebrews; with Special Reference to Recent Discoveries in Western Asia and in Egypt Publication: London: John Murray, 1864 Edition: First edition Description: Hardcover. 8vo. [5], vi-xii, [1], 2-379, [1], [1]-32 (pages of publisher's advertisements) pp. Green publisher's cloth with a gilt decoration on the front board, gilt lettering and gilt rules on the spine. Green coated endpapers and pastedowns. Bound by Edmonds & Remnants of London, with the firm's bindery ticket on the rear pastedown. Illustrated with several in-text and full-page engravings of musical instruments in the ancient world, hieroglyphs, and mythical beings playing music. Chinese and Hebrew songs are printed with the music in the text as well. A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, edited by George Grove, A.J. Hipkins, "Engel, Carl". Engel was a respected archaeologist and accomplished piano player; during his life he assembed a private library of rarities for his own research and composing purposes. A useful study of the origins of music and its place in early civilization, with primary sources used to analyze the purpose and meaning of music within early human society and culture. Near Fine. Light rubbing to the cloth over the front joint, an occasional leaf's top edge foxed, overall a sharp copy. Seller ID: 000013248 Subject: Classical Antiquity, Explanation and Imagination, History, Music Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Engel, Carl
Publisher: John Murray
Year Printed: 1864
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
