Lot no. 252
MEIBOM (Marcus). Antiquæ musicæ auctores septem græce et latine. Amsterdam, Louis Elzevier, 1652. 2 volumes in one small in-4, stiff vellum, smooth spine, mottled edges (Binding of the period). Rare first edition of this reference work on ancient music theory.
This "highly esteemed collection" (Willems) published by the Danish scholar Marcus Meibom comprises seven treatises on harmony and music theory, printed in Greek and accompanied by a juxtalinear Latin translation, numerous annotations and five folding plates, mostly printed in red and black.
Volume II (Aristides) is missing pp. 1-80. Marginal repairs to a few leaves, some foxing.
Willems, n°1148.
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