University of Virginia Library

Appendix

The nineteen books on music, painting, and sculpture in Jefferson's
personal library not included in this study are listed here in order to
complete the record of Jefferson's fine arts collection.

Those owned by the University:

Christ, [Johann Friedrich]. Dictionnaire des Monogrammes, Chiffres,
Lettres Initiales, Logogryphes, Rébus, &c. Sous lesquels les plus célèbres
Peintres, Graveurs & Dessinateurs ont dessiné leurs Noms. Traduit
de l'Allemand. De M. Christ, Professeur dans l'Université de Leipsick,
& augmenté de plusieurs Supplémens. Par M++. de l'Acad. Imp. & de la
Société Royale de Londres. A Paris: chez Guillyn, MDCCLXII. Avec
Approbation, & Privilege du Roi. [1762.] 8vo. 248 leaves, etc.

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*N45.C55.1762

Geminiani, F[rancesco]. Rules for playing in a true Taste on the Violin
German Flute Violoncello and Harpsicord particularly the Thorough
Bass exemplify'd in a variety of Compositions on the Subjects of English,
Scotch, and Irish Tunes. By F. Geminiani Opera VIII Printed with
His Majesty's Royal License. [N.p., n.d.; 1739?.] The Art of playing
on the Violin containing all the Rules necessary to attain to a Perfection
on that Instrument, with great variety of Compositions, which will also
be very useful to those who study Violoncello, Harpsichord, &c. Composed
by F. Geminiani. Opera IX. London, MDCCLI. Printed for the
Author by J: Johnson. [1751.] Folio. 2 vols. bound in 1. 10 leaves, etc.;
5 leaves, etc.

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*MT262.G32.1751

Pasquali, Nicolo. The Art of Fingering the Harpsichord. Illustrated with
Examples in Notes. To which is Added, an approved Method of Tuning
that Instrument. By Nicolo Pasquali. London: Price 3 sh. Printed and
Sold by R:Bremner opposite Somerset House in the Strand. Where
may be had, Thorough Bass made Easy by the same Author, 7 sh. 6d.
[N.d.] Small and oblong folio. 16 leaves, etc.

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*MT252.P3.1760

Pasquali, Nicolo. Through-Bass made Easy: or, Practical Rules for finding
& applying its Various Chords with little Trouble: Together with
Variety of Examples in Notes, shewing the manner of accompanying
Concertos, Solos, Songs, and Recitatives. By Nicolo Pasquali. Price 7
sh.6d. London: printed and sold by R. Bremner, the Assigney of Sig:
Pasquali, at his Music-Shop in the Strand. [N.d.] Small and oblong
folio. 24 leaves, etc.

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*MT252.P3.17-

Walpole, Horatio, earl of Orford. Aedes Walpolianae: or, A Description
of the Collection of Pictures at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, the Seat of
the Right Honorable Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. The Second
Edition . . . London: printed in the Year MDCCLII. [Printed by John
Hughs, near Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. 1752.] 4to. 72 leaves, etc.

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*(No. not given)

Zuccari, Carlo. The true Method of Playing an Adagio Made Easy by
Twelve Examples First in a plain Manner with a Bass Then with all
their Graces Adapted for those who Study the Violin. Composed by
Carlo Zuccari of Milan. London: Printed by R. Bremner, at the Harp
and Hautboy, opposite Somerset House in the Strand, [N.d.] Oblong
folio. Engraved.

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*M221.Z83.17-

Those represented on the University's shelves in different editions:

[Gilpin, William.] An Essay upon Prints: containing Remarks upon
the Principles of picturesque Beauty, the Different Kinds of Prints, and
the Characters of the most noted Masters; illustrated by Criticisms upon
particular Pieces; to which are added, Some Cautions that may be useful
in collecting Prints. . . . London: printed for J. Robson, Bookseller to
the Princess Dowager of Wales, MDCCLXVIII. [1768.] 8vo. 136
leaves.

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*NE840.G48.1781; *ND1340.G5.1792

Webb, Daniel. An Inquiry into the Beauties of Painting; and into the
Merits of the most celebrated Painters, Ancient and Modern. By Daniel
Webb, Esq; The Third Edition . . . London: printed for J. Dodsley,
MDCCLXIX. [1769.] 8vo. 108 leaves.

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*ND1130.W4.1760; *PN1031.W4.1762

Those not now owned by the University:

Atkinson, John Augustus, and James Walker. A Picturesque Representation
of the Manners, Customs, and Amusements of the Russians, in
one hundred coloured plates; with an accurate Explanation of each Plate
in English and French. In Three Volumes. By John Augustus Atkinson,
and James Walker, Vol. I[-Vol. III]. London: printed by W. Bulmer
and Co. for the Proprietors; and sold by them at No. 8, Conway-Street;
Messrs. Boydell; Mr. Alici, St. Petersburg; and Messrs. Riss and Saucet,
Moscow, MDCCCIII. [1803.] Folio. 3 vols.

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Bremner, Robert. The Rudiments of Music: or, A Short and Easy
Treatise on that Subject. The Third Edition. With considerable Additions;
particularly, Instructions for Song; and, A Plan for teaching a
Number of Persons collectively the four Parts of psalmody. By Robert
Bremner. To which is annexed, A Collection of the best Church-tunes,

Canons, and Anthems. London: Printed for the Author, and sold at his
Music-shops at the Harp and Hautboy in London, and in Edinburgh.
MDCCLXIII. Where may be had, the Church-Tunes separate, in four
Parts. Price 1 s, in two Parts. Price 6d. [1763.] Small 8vo. 40 leaves,
etc.

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Guerin, [Nicolas]. Description de l'Academie Royale des Arts de Peinture
et de Sculpture. Par feu M. Guerin, Secretaire perpetuel de ladite
Academie. A Paris: chez Jacques Collombat, imprimeur ordinaire du
Roy & de l'Academie Royale de Peinture & de Sculpture, MDCCXV.
Avec approbation & Privilege du Roy. [1715.] 12mo. 138 leaves, etc.

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Hoegi, Piere. A Tabular System whereby the Art of Composing Minuets
is made so Easy that any Person, without the least knowledge of Musick,
may compose ten thousand, all different, and in the most Pleasing and
Correct Manner. Invented by Sigr. Piere Hoegi. London: Printed at
Welcher's Musick Shop in Garrard Street St. Anns Soho, Where may be
had Just Publish'd, for the Violin with a thorough Bass for the Harpsichord,
Six Solos by Sigr. Tartini, Six Solos by Sigr. Chabran, Six Solos
by Sigr. Mazzinghi, Six Trios by Sigr. Galleotti. For the Flute, Six
Sonatas by Androux, Six Duetts by Sigr. Noferi, Six Duets by Sigr.
Asuni. For the Harpsichord, Six Concertos by Sigr. Wagenseil, Four
Grand Concertos by Sigr. Pellegrini, Eight easy Lessons by Mr. Bates.
[N.d.] Oblong folio. Engraved.

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Holden, John. An Essay towards a Rational System of Music. By John
Holden . . . Entered in Stationers Hall. Glasgow: printed for the
Author. London: Sold by R. Baldwin, MDCCLXX. [1770.] Small oblong
4to. 78 leaves, etc.

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Jackson, William. A Scheme demonstrating the Perfection and Harmony
of Sounds Wherein is discover'd the true Coincidence of Tones into
Diapasons and where all Musical Intervals unite and Incorporate to the
Minutest part & their exact Proportions agreeable to the Proportions of
Numbers Likewise the Exact Difference betwixt greater and lesser Intervals
and how they are Compounded together in Musical Concordance.
As also where greater and lesser Tones and Semi-Tones take place in the
Diatonick Scale and how greater & lesser Semi-Tones arise in the Chromatick
Scale. To Edward Barker of ye Inner Temple London Esqr. This
Scheme is Humbly inscribed by the Author William Jackson. [London?,
1726.] Folio, engraved chart.

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Notice des Statues, Bustes et Bas-Reliefs, de la Galerie des Antiques du
Musée Central des Arts. Paris, 1803. 12mo.

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Notice des Statues, Bustes et Bas-Reliefs, de la Galerie des Antiques du
Musée Napoléon, ouverte pour la premier fois le 18 Brumaire an 9. Prix
1 franc 25 cent. A Paris: de l'Imprimerie des Sciences et Arts, An XI.
[1802-3.] 12 mo. 94 leaves including the half title and the last blank.

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The Perfect Painter; or, A Complete History of the Original Progress,
and Improvement of Painting. London, 1730. 12 mo. Possibly by
François Perrier (see Eleanor Berman, Thomas Jefferson among the
Arts. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947. Index.)

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[Prelleur, Peter.] The Compleat Tutor for the Harpsichord or Spinnet
wherin is Shewn the Italian manner of Fingering with Suits of Lessons

for Beginners & those who are already Proficient on that Instrument &
the Organ: with Rules for tuneing the Harpsichord or Spinnet. Printed
for & sold by Peter Thompson Musical Instrument Maker at ye Violin,
Hautboy, & German Flute, ye West end of St. Pauls Church Yd. London.
Where Books of Instructions for any Single Instrument may be
had. Price 1s & 6d. [N.d.] 8vo. 19 leaves.

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Richardson, [Jonathan]. An Essay on the Theory of Painting. By Mr.
Richardson . . . London: Printed by W. Bowyer, for John Churchill,
1715. 8vo. 120 leaves.

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