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Psalms, hymns, and anthems; sung in the chapel of the hospital, for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children.
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[Bible. O.T. Psalms. English. Selections. 1801]
Psalms, hymns, and anthems; sung in the chapel of the hospital, for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children.
London (Place), Luke Hansard, printer,, printed in the year 1801.
[3], vi--viii, 169 [i.e. 118] p. ; 17.8 cm. (8º)
First edition published in 1788. Many page numbersare omitted or repeated in the main text; a note at head of the index (p. [v]) explains 'The pages in this Collection correspond with those in the Book in which the words and music are printed; and sold (as this is) for the benefit of the Charity'.
Copy Notes Inscribed in ink on front pastedown, partly obscured by Soane's spade-shield bookplate Mrs Soane [Lincoln's Inn Fie]lds. Inscribed in ink on rear pastedown Eliz:th Soane Apr.il 4 / 1802.
Binding C19th marbled sheep, gilt-ruled spine, without spine-label or title.
Reference Number 4791
Additional Names Foundling Hospital (London)
[Bible. O.T. Psalms. English. Selections. 1801]
Psalms, hymns, and anthems; sung in the chapel of the hospital, for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children.
London (Place), Luke Hansard, printer,, printed in the year 1801.
[3], vi--viii, 169 [i.e. 118] p. ; 17.8 cm. (8º)
First edition published in 1788. Many page numbersare omitted or repeated in the main text; a note at head of the index (p. [v]) explains 'The pages in this Collection correspond with those in the Book in which the words and music are printed; and sold (as this is) for the benefit of the Charity'.
Copy Notes Inscribed in ink on front pastedown, partly obscured by Soane's spade-shield bookplate Mrs Soane [Lincoln's Inn Fie]lds. Inscribed in ink on rear pastedown Eliz:th Soane Apr.il 4 / 1802.
Binding C19th marbled sheep, gilt-ruled spine, without spine-label or title.
Reference Number 4791
Additional Names Foundling Hospital (London)