'FROM THE KING 1788 to Judith Milbanke'

'FROM THE KING 1788 to Judith Milbanke', Messiah, a Sacred Oratorio in Score, George Handel, pp 219, 'Arnold's Edition', contemporary half red roan over marbled boards. A presentation copy of the Messiah, engraved throughout, inscribed on behalf of King George III to Judith Milbanke on the second blank. Lady Judith Milbanke 1751-1822, mother of Annabella was the future mother-in-law of Lord Byron. (A similarly inscribed copy of Semele sold at Bonhams, Sale 20138, for £750.) (1)