The method was published in 1884 in Lemoine, Paris and it reached the twelfth edition before the author died in 1890. Cristofaro had previously written a method for the mandolin in 1873 when he was living in Naples, published by Cottrau of that city. Bone found that Cristorafo's works "do not abound in technical difficulties, and in all of them, without exception, we find pleasing, spontaneous melodies. His last composition, a "Serenade for solo voice and chorus" with accompaniment of mandolins and guitars is original and novel, and like all his works, exceedingly effective: the autograph manuscript was in the possession of the " Ladies' Mandolin and Guitar Band," of London." In addition to his published compositions. Op. 21, 22 and 23, various transcriptions for mandolin and piano, issued by Ricordi, Milan  Op. 25 to 39 inclusive, and about fifty others, Lemoine, Paris  Op. 41, 44, 45 and 46, divertisements and operatic arrangements for mandolin and piano, published by Ricordi, Milan.