Manuale. Turin, P.P. Porro 1527. Folio (298 x 204 mm.). [x], CLII leaves. Double-column gothic type, PRINTED ON VELLUM IN RED AND BLACK, fine floriated metalcut initials, PRINTED MUSIC IN RED AND BLACK, a woodcut Porro title device. Blind-decorated white pigskin over beveled wooden boards (T. Lloyd), two brass clasps and catches.
A PRIVATE PRODUCTION “UNA DELLE PRINCIPALI CAPPELLE MUSICALI ITALIANE” — BALDI MAGISTERIAL. THE COMPLETE LITURGY OF THE HOURS — COMMISSIONED BY AND PRINTED ON THICK VELLUM FOR THE CHAPEL CANONS AT THE TURIN CATHEDRAL. It includes a THEORETICAL TREATISE ON POLYPHONIC COMPOSITION by the editor, music professor and Turin..... More