Harmonia Sacra or Divine Hymns and Dialogues : with a Thorow Bass for the Theorbo-Lute, Bass Viol, Harpsichord, or Organ. vols. 1-2 - Playford, Henry 1657-1709; Purcell, Henry 1659-1695; Blow, John 1649-1708; Locke, John 1632-1704; Humfrey, Pelham 1647-1674; Clarke, Jeremiah 1674-1707; Croft, William 1678-1727; Carissimi, Giacomo 1605-1674; Graziani, Bonifazio 1605-1664; Berenclow, Bernard Martin fl. 1689-1710; Spencer, Robert 1932-1997 (London Jones, 1688)
Two volumes in one.
title page of Book One contains in handwriting the names of Roger Laurence (first owner? author of the ms figuring?), and Charles Walter (later owner?)
Back page of Book Two contains some handwritten remarks on certain tumes.
Inserted engraved frontispiece by Simon Gribelin (1661-1733), depicting 3 angels playing the lute, viol and harp, might be from another edition (?1703)
Bulk of collection is for one voice. Some Songs for mixed chorus, duets.
Contains a meticulous handwritten listing (detailed alphabetical index) by Robert Spencer (former owner of the book?) on all the composers and comparative table of later editions.
Keywords: 17th Century (1601-1700); Psalm; Annotation; Anthem; Vocal music; Song; Religion; Figured bass; United Kingdom