The syren. Containing a collection of four hundred and thirty two of the most celebrated English songs. None of which are contain'd in the collection of the same size, call'd, The nightingale.

People / Organizations

• John Osborn (2) ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for John Osborn, at the Golden Ball in Pater-Noster Row, MDCCXXXIX. [1739]

Publication year

1739-1739

ESTC No.

N21187

Grub Street ID

10573

Description

[14],372p.,plate ; 12⁰

Note

Titlepage in red and black.

Without the music.

A variant does not have a comma following "size".

Uncontrolled note

Not to be confused with 'The syren. A choice collection of the most esteemed and favourite songs', a different collection. - P. 87 misnumbered 67