Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759)
The Messiah: An Oratorio. For the Voice, Harpsichord, and Vioiln; with the Choruses in Score.
London: [Harrison & Co. N. 18 Paternoster Row]. [1784]. Oblong folio. pp. 4-88, 89 (Contents). Contains the complete work in vocal score. Smith 15. Lacking the title and first page (overture), 2 pages torn and well repaired, 1 page torn in margin. Contemporary marble boards, front cover separated.
"The work was issued as Nos. 2-6 of 'The New Musical Magazine' numbered at the bottom of the pages: -2 on 4-18, 3 on 19-34, 4 on 35-50, 5 on 51-66, 6 on 67-89. The numbers were issued at 1s. 6d. each and the whole work at 7s. 6d....'The New Musical Magazine' was announced as a monthly series to be issued in parts...Harrison's edition of 'Messiah' has different figured bass to that of Randall and Wright, and except for the less important Bland work (No. 12) was the first entirely new edition to appear, having no connection in form, style or engraving with those of Walsh and his successors" (Smith, p.122).
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