[Lute] Dowland, John. (1562-1626). Lachrimae. [Facsimile]. Leeds, England: Early Music Reprints, I. [Boethius Press]. 1974. 23 x 33 cm, viii, 49 pp. Halftone. 21 pieces for 5 strings with nine-course Renaissance lute in old tuning. Collection comprises the 7 pavans based on Lachrimae (Dowland’s most celebrated composition and the most widely known melody at that time), 3 other pavans, 9 gailliards and 2 almands. Original blue boards, gilt-stamped front cover and spine, in fine condition throughout.

A nice halftone facsimile edition of the Manchester copy of Lachrimae.