Lot 24: Rare Book of Musical Exercises For A Classroom

Lot 24: Rare Book of Musical Exercises For A Classroom

Bound book of “Musical Exercises for Singing Schools, by Lowell Mason, Boston 1838.”, large folio, made for a classroom showing pages of Rhythm and Melody, Dynamics, Diatonic Intervals, Selected Songs in the back part including the “National Hymn “America”, page #66, showing four verses, (note: one of the first printings of “America”, words by S.F. Smith), some staining and foxing, overall fair to good condition appropriate with age, 23 1/2″ x 14 1/2″.

Estimate $800 – 1,200

Description

Bound book of “Musical Exercises for Singing Schools, by Lowell Mason, Boston 1838.”, large folio, made for a classroom showing pages of Rhythm and Melody, Dynamics, Diatonic Intervals, Selected Songs in the back part including the “National Hymn “America”, page #66, showing four verses, (note: one of the first printings of “America”, words by S.F. Smith), some staining and foxing, overall fair to good condition appropriate with age, 23 1/2″ x 14 1/2″.

Estimate $800 – 1,200