The American Musical Miscellany: A Collection of the Newest and Most Improved Songs, Set to Music

first edition 300pp., with music printed from moveable type throughout. 8vo

1798 · Northampton, Massachusetts

by (Star Spangled Banner)
Northampton, Massachusetts: By Andrew Wright for Daniel Wright and Company, 1798. First edition. 300pp., with music printed from moveable type throughout. 8vo. Contemporary sheep, red morocco lettering piece. Worn at edge, splits starting at joints. Front endpaper renewed, chips at edges of title, repaired tear to dedication leaf. First edition. 300pp., with music printed from moveable type throughout. 8vo. First edition containing early American secular music, including patriotic and anti-slavery songs with tunes. Noted as containing the first American book publication of the tune to the Anacreontic song, which would become the basis for the Star Spangled (truncated)
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