Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759) The Messiah: An Oratorio. For the Voice, Harpsichord, and Vioiln; with the Choruses in Score.Oblong folio. pp. 4 88, 89 (Contents). Contains the complete work in vocal score. Smith 15. Lacking the title and first page (overture), 2 pages torn and well repaired, 1 page torn in margin. Contemporary marble boards, front cover separated. "The work was issued as Nos. 2 6 of 'The New Musical Magazine' numbered at the bottom of the pages: 2 on 4 18, 3 on 19 34, 4 on 35 50, 5 on 51 66, 6 on 67 89. The numbers were issued at 1s. 6d. each and the whole