Beauties of the Opera. Atwill's Musical Monthly, Vol. 1
New York: Joseph F. Atwill, n.d. [1847 is latest date referred to in the text]. Hardcover. Illustrated color title, 12 full-page illustrations (one for each of the 12 songs), 240p. plus [2]p. "Monthly Musical Review" at end followed a single yellow sheet, printed only on the verso with an advertisement for Atwill's Piano Forte, Harp, and Music Saloon at No. 201 Broadway. Original red cloth (decorated in gilt), recently rebacked in matching red leather. 33 cm. Old cover wear and a couple of stains but now quite sound. Mostly moderate foxing. Atwill's plan as described in this volume was to issue a piece of music every month with a cover illustration and generally containing about 20 pages. This volume presumably contained the first 12 monthly pieces of music. OCLC lists only a defective copy at the University of Pennsylvania. We found no record of any subsequent volumes. Atwill left New York in 1848 or 1849 and relocated to San Francisco. Very Good. Item #81026
Price: $375.00