Notes: | For voice with original orchestra accompaniment arr. for continuo; most songs include the melody transposed for flute at the end; overture in score. English words. Libretto by J. Addison. The leaves are printed on one side only, except the t.p. Passe-partout title page preceded by added ill. t.p., which has: a cartouche within which is printed, "Songs in the new opera called Rosamond, compos'd by Mr. Tho. Clayton"; an engraving, which is signed: "W. Sykes Iunior, inventor" and "H. Hulsbergh, fecit."; and an imprint, "London, Printed for I. Walsh, servt. to her Matie. at ye Harp and Hoboy in Katherine Street near Somerset House in ye Strand, and P. Randall at ye Violin and Lute by Paulsgrave Head Court without Temple Barr." "A table of songs": leaf [2] verso (1st count). Smith, W.C. Bibliography of musical works published by John Walsh, I:247 Hunter, D. Opera & song books published in England, 1703-1726, 38 London stage, 1660-1800, pt. 2, p. 142
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