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Book/Printed Material The present state of music in France and Italy, or, The journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music Present state of music in France and Italy / Journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music

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Title

  • The present state of music in France and Italy, or, The journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music

Other Title

  • Present state of music in France and Italy
  • Journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music

Names

  • Burney, Charles, 1726-1814
  • Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826, former owner
  • Thomas Jefferson Library Collection (Library of Congress)

Created / Published

  • London : T. Becket and Co. ..., MDCCLXXI [1771]

Headings

  • -  Music--France--18th century--History and criticism
  • -  Music--Italy--18th century--History and criticism
  • -  England--London

Notes

  • -  Signatures: A⁴ B-2C⁸ 2D⁴.
  • -  Includes index.
  • -  Errata: p. [13] at end.
  • -  LC copy forms part of the Jefferson Exhibit Collection.
  • -  Sowerby, E.M. Catalogue of the Library of Thomas Jefferson, 4253
  • -  English Short Title Catalogue, T116496
  • -  LC copy is Thomas Jefferson's.
  • -  Conserved; 002866.17 1976 Library of Congress Conservation Division. For treatment information, contact the Preservation Directorate. https://ask.loc.gov/preservation pda
  • -  LAC knj 2019-08-28 no edits (1 card)

Medium

  • vii, [1], 396, [14] p : ill. (relief) ; 21 cm (8vo)

Call Number/Physical Location

  • ML195 .B96
  • Microfilm Music 5000 Item B-159a, Reel 40 Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, [1982]. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. On reel with other titles.

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 04005569

Online Format

  • image

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Rights & Access

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Credit Line: Library of Congress, Music Division.

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Chicago citation style:

Burney, Charles, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Jefferson Library Collection. The present state of music in France and Italy, or, The journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music. [London: T. Becket and Co..., MDCCLXXI, 1771] Image. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/04005569/.

APA citation style:

Burney, C., Jefferson, T. & Thomas Jefferson Library Collection. (1771) The present state of music in France and Italy, or, The journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music. [London: T. Becket and Co..., MDCCLXXI] [Image] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/04005569/.

MLA citation style:

Burney, Charles, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Jefferson Library Collection. The present state of music in France and Italy, or, The journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music. [London: T. Becket and Co..., MDCCLXXI, 1771] Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/04005569/>.