Rare Late 19th-Century Edition: Makers of Music by R. Farquharson Sharp

A late 19th‑century music history volume with rare ephemera and facsimiles.

Bound in timeworn cloth with gilt spine and embossed lyre motif, this late 19th-century edition offers a rich journey through the lives and legacies of classical music’s great composers. Though well-worn, the binding remains sturdy and the pages legible; a testament to its enduring craftsmanship.

What elevates this copy beyond the ordinary is its ensemble of original accessories:

Three vintage postcards featuring Purcell, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn

1922 & 1933 clippings on music-making and Irish reflections

Original errata slip: a hallmark of early printing.

Facsimiles of manuscripts from the British Museum (Bach, Handel, etc.)

Stamped provenance: “Milton First, Music Teacher, Bradford”

Condition Notes: The copyright page is missing, so edition status cannot be formally verified. However, the dated preface (June 1898), publisher imprint, and presence of the errata slip strongly suggest a first or early printing. Pages show typical foxing and age wear; fold-out chronological chart is present and intact.

🧠 Collector’s Highlights:

Preface dated June 1898.

Errata slip present.

Facsimiles of composer manuscripts.

Fold-out chronological table intact.

Postcards and clippings in excellent condition.

Stamped provenance adds charm and history.

A curated collector’s package for lovers of classical music, Victorian publishing, and rare ephemera. Not just a book, a musical time capsule from 1898.

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