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Michael Kelly-Sheet Music Cover-C.1790

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Sheet Music Cover for the Performance 'The Wood Pecker'. Composed by Michael Kelly and sung by Mr Braham. Written by Thomas Moore. The Music Cover is signed by Michael Kelly (bottom right hand corner). Michael Kelly had an International Career in Music and is considered of great importance in Musical History. He was born in Ireland on 25th December 1762 and died in 1826. He was friends with MOZART & PARISIELLO. He performed in Italy, Austria and Luxembourg. He was the Principal Tenor at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1787. Kelly was also a Theatre Manager and Composer. Kelly wrote several songs and the music for several Dramatic pieces.
Music Cover Date Circa 1790's. Copperplate/Illustration Engraving. Published by J.Power, 34 Strand, London. Entered at Stationers Hall.
(The Cover is clean but has the appearance of shading on the above photo - this is not the case - but due to the scanning process) PriceReserved for Customer Dimensions31.0 cms x 23.5 cms (12 1/4" x 9 1/8th") Category Antique Ephemera Date Circa 1790's Late 18th Century Antiques Material Paper Origin English Condition Very Good Item code as167a250 Status Sold

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