Antique Contralto Songs Book, Imperial Edition, Vocal Sheet Music, c. 1900

This antique songbook, “Contralto Songs – Imperial Edition” by Boosey & Co., features a beautifully bound hardcover with gilt “SONGS” on the cover and initials M.F.S. embossed in gold. Likely dating to the late 1800s–early 1900s, this collection includes works by Mozart, Schubert, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Haydn, and more, arranged for contralto voice. Bound in London and distributed through New York, with binding attributed to E.S. Wigg & Son, Adelaide. PAGES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. BOOK IS SEPARATED FROM COVER. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. A rare collectible for vocalists, music historians, or antique book lovers. In good condition for age with separation from binding but pages clean and intact.