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BTC539 HAIL TO THEE BLITHE SPIRIT (unfinished)

For voice and piano

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  1. Hail to thee blithe spirit (unfinished) - 1 item
    TitleHail to thee blithe spirit (unfinished)
    SubtitleFor voice and piano
    RefNoBBM/Hail_to_thee_blithe_spirit
    Datecirca 1928
    Description

    Title derived from the first line of text.The text is from 'To a skylark' by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

    Extent1 item
    1. Holographs - 1 item
      TitleHolographs
      RefNoBBM/Hail_to_thee_blithe_spirit/1
      Datecirca 1928
      Extent1 item
      1. Fair copy - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r-1v]
        TitleFair copy
        RefNoBBM/Hail_to_thee_blithe_spirit/1/1
        Datecirca 1928
        Extent1 manuscript; 1 page [1r-1v]
        PhysicalDescription

        Pencil; 26.4 x 35.5 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L.

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