Bach, Johann Michael. (1745 - 1820) Kurze und systematische Anleitung zum General-Bass, und der Tonkunst u?berhaupt, mit Exempeln erla?utert ...Oblong 8vo. (16 x 21 cm). [6], 47, [1] pages, including tables and musical examples. Handpainted period wrappers. Stained throughout around the upper right corner, mostly outside the margin, otherwise very good. Rare. Worldcat records 5 copies, of which only 2 in the United States. A rare copy of the main theoretical work by the German composer, lawyer and music theorist, from a Hessian line of Bachs. His later career included appointments as organist