Handel's Messiah Vintage Novello Hard Cover publication Pocket size (22.5cm x 16cm), Edited by Vincent Novello.  In very good condition. Covers protected by former owner with additional paper wrapping taped in place inside (tape not contacting endpapers). Covers supposedly therefore in excellent condition. Embossing on covers can be felt through the wrapper. "Messiah" and "Mr B Hunter" written on front of wrapper in pencil and crayon. 

Fairly frequent abbreviated markings on text for dynamics, breathing, etc., mostly in pencil and small. 

Binding is firm and square.