The Complete System of English Country Dancing, containing all the figures ever used In English country dancing

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Book Description
The Complete System of English Country Dancing, containing all the figures ever used In English country dancing, with a variety of New Figures, and New Reels, composed expressly by the author, and elucidated by means of Diagrams. Also scientific instructions for the composing of country dances. An Etiquette of the Ball Room. A Description of the various times, measures and styles of country dance music; together with A Dissertation, comparing the ancient, and original, with the present state and style of English country dancing, professors of dancing, dancing masters, and dancing roomsProbable First Edition. Note to foot of page 1 showing advert dated 1820. Title label showing original 10s. 6d. price. Numerous pull-outs, illustrations etc. Original cloth binding. Some loss to head and tail of spine. Rubbing to spine edges and corners of boards. Overall a good copy of a very scarce and important work.
AuthorThomas Wilson
Datecirca 1820
BindingCloth
PublisherSherwood, Neeley and Jones
ConditionGood
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