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A selection of Irish melodies

Title from title page of 1st no · 1st and 2nd numbers bound into a single volume; each number has engraved t.-p., with vignette · Each number includes index · Songs for 1-3 voices with keyboard accompaniment; Introductory piece for piano, 4 hands · "To the Nobility and Gentry of Ireland, the following Work is respectfully inscribed, by The Publisher."--dedication page · Contents listed in the format of: first line (title of air) · 1st no. Introductory piece (Carolan's concerto, The pleasant rocks, Planxty Drury, The beardless boy) ; Go where glory waits thee (The maid of the valley) ; Remember the glories of Brien the Brave (Molly Macalpin) ; Erin! the tear and the smile (Aileen Aroon) ; Oh! breathe not his name (The brown maid) ; When he who adores thee (The fox's sleep) ; The harp that once thro' Tara's halls (Gramachree) ; Fly not yet, 'tis just the hour (Planxty Kelly) ; Oh! think not my spirits are always as light (John O'Reilly the active) ; Tho' the last glimpse of Erin (Coulin) ; Rich and rare were the gems she wore (The summer is coming) ; As a beam o'er the face of the waters may glow (The young man's dream) ; The meeting of the waters (The old head of Denis) · 2nd no. Oh

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