Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's oratorio "St. Paul" / in vocal score with a separate accompaniment for the pianoforte or organ by the composer ; this edition has been revised by Vincent Novello.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Category
Books
Date
1854
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3226782
Summary
Bibliographic description
Novello's original octavo edition. 1 vocal score ([2],iv,[3]-186 p.) ; 26 cm. Date inscribed at head of cover: 1857; "cas / price fr7.5 [?]". Pencil text marking to the argument. Loose insert (p.61): tattered fragment of Daily Telegraph, November 20, 1942. Provenance: inscribed at head of title "Scott" [perhaps Louisa Matilda Yorke, née Scott (1863-1951)] Binding: publisher's printed linen-backed paper covers.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) Vincent Novello (1781-1861)