Presentation copy
The feast of tabernacles. A poem for music. In two parts
Cambridge: published by John Owen, 1837. First edition, 8vo, pp. x, 38, [2]; original brown printed wrappers; spine partially perished, light wear and soiling, stitching loosening; good or better. This copy with a presentation from Ware inscribed "H. W. J[r]. to S. Willard." S. Willard is likely Simon Willard, the American clockmaker and a friend of Ware. An oratorio was performed and published the same year: The Feast of Tabernacles. An Oratorio. The Music by Charles Zeuner. The Words by Henry Ware, Jr. Performed at the Odeon by the Choir and Orchestra of the Boston Academy of Music. "It may be proper to remark, that the copy here given differs in many passages from that to be performed in the oratorio. It was convenient to the purposes of the composer to make variations and additions for the sake of the musical effect. As the author, however, presumes to hope that the poem may interest his friends, and find favor with some readers, independently of the music, he has desired to exhibit it in its original form, and for that reason has made this separate publication" (from the Advertisement). American Imprints 48667; Singerman 642. Item #55431
Price: $300.00
