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Riley's flute melodies, Third volume

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Title
Riley's flute melodies, Third volume
Names
Riley, Edward, 1769-1829 (Composer)
Riley, Edward, 1769-1829 (Publisher)
Riley, Edward, 1769-1829 (Engraver)
Main, William, 1796-1876 (Engraver)
Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1820
Place: New York.
Publisher: Engraved printed and sold by E. Riley, no. 29 Chatham Street.
Library locations
Music Division
Shelf locator: Mus. Res. *MYR-Amer. (Riley. Vol. 3)
Topics
Flute music
Genres
Scores
Notes
Content: Engraved throughout.
Content: Cover title: Riley's flute melodies. Third volume. A collection of songs, airs, waltzes, cotillions, dances, marches, &c. &c. Arranged for the German flute, violin, and patent flageolet.
Content: Title vignette signed: W. Main del. & sc.
Date: Copyright May 28, 1820, by Edward Riley.
Content: Issued in 6 numbers of 16 p. each.
Content: Cover title, copyright and advertisement printed on labels pasted on p. [1,2, 4] of cover; possibly trimmed from original paper wrapper.
Content: "Index to Riley's flute melodies 3d. vol."--Page 97-100.
Content: "Musical instruments manufactured, tuned, and repaired. A music school by the lesson, or quarter. Engraving and printing done with neatness & despatch."--Page 100.
Content: "E. Riley, music seller and musical instrument manufacturer, no. 29 Chatham-St. New-York. Music engraved, printed, and published. ... Instruction books, ruled paper, and new musical publications; and every article in the music business. ..."--Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description
Extent: 100 p. : chiefly music ;17 x 25 cm.
Type of Resource
Notated music
Identifiers
RLIN/OCLC: 244153404
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b22567399
Photo Order: 63540
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): ffea8fc0-f958-0139-c6cd-0242ac110003
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1769: Creator Born
  • 1820: Issued
  • 1829: Creator Died
  • 2022: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
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MLA Format

Music Division, The New York Public Library. "Riley's flute melodies" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1820. https://qa-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/275c4070-2ae4-013a-b8f7-0242ac110003

Chicago/Turabian Format

Music Division, The New York Public Library. "Riley's flute melodies" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed November 26, 2024. https://qa-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/275c4070-2ae4-013a-b8f7-0242ac110003

APA Format

Music Division, The New York Public Library. (1820). Riley's flute melodies Retrieved from https://qa-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/275c4070-2ae4-013a-b8f7-0242ac110003

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Riley's flute melodies