Publisher's Synopsis
The ""Guide To The Loan Collection And List Of Musical Instruments, Manuscripts, Books, Paintings, And Engravings, Exhibited In The Gallery And Lower Rooms Of The Albert Hall"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alfred J. Hipkins in 1885. The book provides a detailed description of the various musical instruments, manuscripts, books, paintings, and engravings that were on display in the Gallery and Lower Rooms of the Albert Hall at the time of its publication.The loan collection of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, paintings, and engravings featured in the book is a fascinating collection that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the time. The guidebook is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed description of the various items on display.The first section of the book provides an overview of the loan collection and its history. This is followed by sections on musical instruments, manuscripts, books, paintings, and engravings. Each section includes detailed descriptions of the items on display, along with their history and significance.The musical instruments section of the book includes descriptions of various instruments such as harps, lutes, violins, and pianos. The manuscripts section includes descriptions of rare and valuable manuscripts, including medieval illuminated manuscripts and early printed music.The books section of the book includes descriptions of rare and valuable books, including early printed books, first editions, and illustrated books. The paintings section of the book includes descriptions of various paintings, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. The engravings section of the book includes descriptions of various engravings, including prints by famous artists such as Rembrandt and D�����rer.Overall, the ""Guide To The Loan Collection And List Of Musical Instruments, Manuscripts, Books, Paintings, And Engravings, Exhibited In The Gallery And Lower Rooms Of The Albert Hall"" is a fascinating guidebook that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in music, art, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
