Samson an oratorio the words taken from Milton set to musick by Mr. Handel

People / Organizations

• Newburgh Hamilton (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for I. Walsh, [1743]

Added name

Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.; Milton, John, 1608-1674. Samson Agonistes. Adaptations.

Publication year

1743

ESTC No.

N63301

Grub Street ID

45508

Description

[4],30,[2],91,[1]p. : music ; 2°.

Note

An adaptation by Newburgh Hamilton of John Milton's 'Samson Agonistes'

Publication date from Smith

With a letterpress privilege dated 31 Oct. 1739

The music is engraved.

Uncontrolled note

"Steele notation" of privilege: and Greeting. Notice,