195 - [MUSIC]. Handwritten collection of musical scores from the late 18th century.

[MUSIC]. Handwritten collection of musical scores from the late 18th century. No place, no publisher, no date (c. 1780) In-4 (32 x 26 cm), green half-vellum with corner pieces. Contemporary binding. 94 handwritten pages + engraved sheet music. Some wear to the binding; slight foxing. Handwritten collection consisting of 94 pages of sheet music written by an anonymous hand toward the end of the 18th century, with annotated lyrics for singing. Some of the scores are interspersed with period engravings, including the following pieces: “The Italian Repertoire, or Journal of Ariettas Taken from the Theater on Rue Feydeau, Arranged for Harpsichord and Violin by Mr. Gaultier”; “The Italian Repertoire, or Collection of Ariettas from Monsieur’s Theater, arranged for harpsichord and violin by Mr. Mezger”; “Duo from The Mysteries of Isis, sung by Miss Henry. Lyrics by Mr. Morel. Music by Mozart. Piano accompaniment by Lachnit." Volume preserved in its period half-vellum binding.