XII Solos for a Violin with a Thorough Bass - Mancini, Francesco 1672-1737; Geminiani, Francesco 1687-1762 (London Walsh)
The first edition was published in London, probably in 1724, by John Barrett and William Smith. It differs in 2 details from this Walsh-edition: the title page: xii. Solos for a Violin "or Flute", and Geminiani's involvement was not mentioned. Besides that, the print of the music is a perfect copy.Francesco Geminiani's name was probably added for purely commercial reasons by the publisher. Apparently Mancini's sonatas were well received, as another reprint appeared in 1727. Presumably in 1724 Walsh published a re-issue: here too, the plates are the same as above, only the title-page is different, and there is no dedication.
Dedicated to John Fleetwood Esq, who was the English Consul General in Naples and had returned to England in 1722.
Dedicated to the Hon.ble John Fleetwood Esq. Consull Gen.ll for the Kingdom of Naples. Which Solos are Proper Lessons for the Harpsichord. carefully Revis'd and Corrected By Mr. Geminiani.
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); Instrumental music