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Mazzinghi, Joseph (1765-1844)
Air Grotesque, for the Piano Forte. Nos. 1-3
Signed "JM". Goulding , Phipps, D'Almaine & Co.: London, [ca 1804-1808]. Engraved. Quarto. 3 + 3 + 4. Disbound; No. 1 separate from Nos. 2-3. Pages of No. 1 beginning to detach; very minor stains to No. 3 (not affecting). Manuscript pagination above printed pagination throughout. A nice copy in very good condition.A set of three airs for keyboard with the title of page of each initialed by the composer:
MUS-14554$125
No. 1. Brillante
No. 2. Vivace
No. 3. Madame Catalani's Celebrated Air, Nel cor, pui non mi Sento, with Variations in the Grotesque Stile.
Although Goulding, Phipps, and D'Almaine published a complete catalogue of Mazzinghi's works in 1798, the company's address printed on these editions suggest a publication date of ca. 1804-1808.
