Lot 280
Gunn, John.
The Drambuie Collection Part II
Auction: 27 January 2006 at 10:00 GMT
£383
Description
An Historical Enquiry respecting the Performance on the Harp in the Highlands of Scotland. Edinburgh: A. Constable, 1807, first edition, 4to, 3 engraved plates, half-title, contemporary half calf, small wormhole to upper joint
Footnote
Provenance: Domhnall Maccormaig, bookplate
A Scottish violoncellist and writer on music John Gunn, c.1765-c.1824 published a number of works on the violoncello and German flute and "Forty Scotch Airs". He wrote this historical enquiry, considered Gunn's most important work, at the request of the National Society of Scotland.