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[MUSIC]. A group of 14 works including several early American songbooks, consisting of: RETZCH, Moritz. Umrisse zu Schiller’s Lied von der Glocke. Stuttgart & Tubingen, 1834. Oblong 4to. 43 etchings by Retzsch (light pale foxing throughout). Original brown cloth, printed cover label; slipcase. –– MASON, Lowell. Carmina Sacra: or Boston Collection of Church Music. Boston: J.H. Wilkins & R.B. Carter, 1844. Oblong 12mo. Early leather–backed boards (cover labels mostly perished). –– KING, William A. New York Grace Church Collection of Sacred Music. New York: Thos. N. Stanford, [1852]. Oblong 4to. Original gilt–decorated cloth. –– WILLIAMS, W. The Song Wreath. Philadelphia: Eldredge & Bro., [1857]. Oblong 12mo. Cloth backed printed boards. –– Gentle Annie. Melodist No. 2. New York: Firth, Pond & Co., 1859. 16mo. Wood–engraved title. Original gilt–lettered blue cloth. –– PERKINS, W.O. & H.S. The Nightingale… Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., [1860]. Oblong 12mo. Original leather–backed pictorial printed boards (spine a bit worn at ends). –– And others, condition generally good.