Ancient songs, from the time of King Henry the Third, to the Revolution
- Imprint
- London : printed for J. Johnson, in St. Pauls Church Yard, MDCCXC. [1790]
- Publication year
- 1790
- ESTC No.
- N16432
- Grub Street ID
- 6069
- Description
- [4],lxxx,332p. : ill.,music ; 8°.
- Note
- Compiled by Joseph Ritson
Printed in 1787 but not published until 1792 (NUC); some copies have the imprint date changed to 1792
Includes: 'Observations on the ancient English minstrels' and 'Dissertation on the songs, music, and vocal and instrumental performance of the ancient English' (pp. i-lxxvi).