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# Long description

This is an advertisement from a London newspaper, employing conventions of spelling and capitalisation characteristic of the early eighteenth century. The text reads as follows:

Twelve Sonata’s in two Parts, the first Part Solo’s for a Violin, a Bass Violin, Viol and Harpsicord, the second Preludes, Almands, Corants, Sarabands and Jigs, with the Spanish Folly. Dedicated to the Electoress of Brandenburg, by Archangelo Correlli. Being his fifth and last Opera. Engraven in a Curious Character. The Frontispiece being now finished exactly from the Roman Copy, will be given gratis to those Gentlemen who have bought of the first Impression. Sold by John Wash, Servant to his Majesty, at the Harp and Ho-boy in Catherine-street in the Strand; and at most Musick Shops in Town.