The Grecian Daughter: A Ballad; The Poetry by Thomas Haynes Bayly Esq.; sung with the most rapturous Applause by Miss Shirreff at her northern concerts; the Music by Joseph Philip Knight
New York: Atwill, 1835. Sheet_music. [2], 6 p.: music; 32 cm. Faint music seller's stamp below imprint. Removed from a volume of sheet music published from 1825 to 1850 with former owner's name on the front: "E. C. K. Seymour." No date of publication. The publisher, Joseph Fairfield Atwill (1811-1891), was active in New York from 1833 to 1849. The composer, Joseph Philip Knight (1812-1887), was an English clergyman and composer of popular songs. English singer Jane Shirreff (1808-1883) had a brief career from 1831 through 1841, when she married. This edition of the song probably appeared between 1833 and 1839. Contains melody with keyboard accompaniment. Scarce. In Very Good- Condition: lightly soiled; corners creased. Very Good -. Item #010092
Price: $25.00