[Composing book No.] 5 / [R.J.S. Stevens] Works. Selections
Drafts and sketches and scores for glees, songs, psalms, etc., all on one type of paper, probably bound in 1796. Probably copied in chronoligical order. The section of anthems and hymns on pages 310-361 is a series of fair copies of hymns and anthems, originally composed between 1781-1790 and 1808-1810.
Editorial title, number from spine.
With index on pastedown, where nearly all the pieces are marked "Written perfect" indicating that they have been fair copied elsewhere.
Holograph manuscript in ink.
Watermark: "Pro patria ejusque libertate" in crowned circle round standing lion holding arrows and banner above "Vryheyt"; countermark "GR" below crown in circle
Watermark of fly leaves: dated 1794.
Former shelf mark: 24.I.21.
Musical sketches. Glees, catches, rounds, etc. Anthems.
History note: Binding: original quarter calf, with marbled paper sides.
1 ms. score (390 pages) ;34 cm.; 1 ms. score (390 pages) ;34 cm.;
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Accession number: MU.MS.754
Primary reference Number: 252354
ALMA leader: 01662cdm a2200301 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995137203803606
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)513720-depfacfmdb
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Manuscripts and Printed Books
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