12 Sonatas for 2 Violins and Violoncello with a Thorough Bass, for the Organ or Harpsichord op. 4 - Corelli, Arcangelo 1653-1713 (London Wright, 1801)
07E23a: organ / 07E23b: 1st violin / 07E23c: 2nd violin / 07E23d: violoncello
Error in 1801 Wright Edition: Title pages in this convolute mention all editions of the Sonatas as Op. 1, but actually it is a binding of all of Corelli's Sonate da Chiesa and da camera, Opp. 1, 2, 3, and 4, originally published in Rome between 1681 and 1694.
The different part books of this convolute contain each a beautiful golden a coat of arms on the back cover, including the heraldic motto "Finem Respice" (Consider the End). The 1st violin part (07E23b) contains a beautiful engraved portrait of Corelli (Arcangelus Corellius) designed by H. Howard and engraved by Vander Gucht.
Bound in with 12 Great Concertos (12 concerti grossi, Amsterdam 1714), op. 6
12 Sonate da Camera, op.4
The different part books of this convolute contain each a beautiful golden a coat of arms on the back cover, including the heraldic motto "Finem Respice" (Consider the End).
Keywords: 17th Century (1601-1700); 19th Century (1801-1900); Trio sonata; Rome (Italy)