Biographical dictionary of ancient Greek and Roman musicians, n.d.

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Biographical dictionary of ancient Greek and Roman musicians, n.d.

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Manuscript, in a single hand, with numerous corrections, of notes for a biographical dictionary of ancient Greek and Roman musicians, including Pythagoras, Euclid, Orpheus, and Apollo. Placed dos-a-dos at the end of the volume are an index and biographical notes on English, Italian, French, and German musicians, as well as a list of well-known 17th- and 18th-century Italian singers.

1 v. (167 p.) ; 21 x 17 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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