102 - [MUSIC]. [MENGOZZI (Bernardo)]. SINGING METHOD OF THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, containing the Principles of Singing, Vocal Exercises, Solfège taken from the best ancient and modern works; and Arias in all tempos and various styles. Paris, Conservatory of Music Press, Year 12 [i.e., 1803–1804]. Large quarto, half ivy-green morocco, water-green cardboard covers, title and “ex-dono” gilded on the front cover over a large red morocco coat of arms, bordered by a gilded garland frame and surmounted by the royal arms struck in gold, plain spine divided by gilt rollers (antique binding); (1) title leaf, 290 pp., (1) table of contents leaf. One quire protruding slightly, scattered light foxing, rubbing at the joints and edges, rounded corners. FIRST EDITION of this method combining theoretical principles, vocal exercises, solfège, and arias drawn from both early and modern composers. The musical examples range from short recitative passages to elaborate solfège exercises and arias in vocal score. PRIZE COPY AWARDED BY THE ARMES DE FRANCE, presented during the 1822 competition at the Royal School of Music and Declamation, with the following gilded inscription on the front cover: “Menus plaisirs du Roi / Royal School of Music & Declamation / 1822 Competition / 1st Prize in Music Theory awarded to Mr. Lagrave.” An interesting testament to music education during the First Empire and to the awards bestowed during the Restoration.