Willard, John D. Arion: A Collection of Four-Part Songs for Male Voices, in separate vocal parts with piano score; Mainly to be sung without accompaniment. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., 1862. [11136]
Purple cloth faded to brown, blind borders with gilt title on front, 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches, adverts on end papers. 87 generally clean pp. "Thos. J. Nicholl, 1878" in purple pencil on title page, rear end paper hinge partly torn. Good. Hardcover.
A collection of songs of interest to men at the time. These include "Artillerist's Oath," "Bright Sword of Liberty," "He Who Is Upright," "Huntsmen's Farewell," "I Know a Maiden Fair to See," "Miller's Daughter," "Praise of the Soldier," "Sleep Gentle Lady," etc. The music is in round notes.
Cover title: Arion: Second Bass.
