English musician (1781–1861) who was a composer of popular sacred music. Excellent AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 4.5 sheet. Titled at the top by Novello, “Chants for the ‘Domine’ or Prayer for the Queen,” Novello pens two works titled “No. 1 Penitential Time,” and “No. 2 In the Major mode for Festival of Rejoicing.” Novello pens a total of 41 double bars of music, signing in the upper right corner, “Composed by Novello explicitly for this work 1842.” A handwritten note from Novello, signed “V. N.,” is affixed to the reverse explaining the purpose of the chants and how they were arranged. In very good condition, with several vertical folds and creases, a few small pencil notations, and scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.
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