The Musical World

[1][2] The journal was predominantly music related but also included general interest items.

[4] It ran from 18 March 1836 to 24 January 1891, with a total of 71 volumes published over its lifetime.

[6] It predates comparable publications like Novello's later published The Musical Times.

James William Davison became owner and editor of the journal in 1844 until his death the year after.

[7] In 1888, the journal was purchased by Edgar Frederick Jacques, who became editor.