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Purcell, Henry (1659-1695).
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Orpheus Britannicus. Deuxième édition du premier "livre" et première édition du second.
- paper and ink
- Orpheus Britannicus. A Collection of All The Choicest Songs. For One, Two, and Three Voices. London: William Pearson, 1706. 286 pages, musique imprimée, portrait gravé en frontispice par White d'après Closterman, dédicace, épître, vers, annonce de l'éditeur, table des chants.
- ... The Second Book, which renders the First Compleat. London: William Pearson for Henry Playford, 1702. 176 pages, musique imprimée, dédicace de l'éditeur, épître, vers, annonces, table des chants et annonce de l'éditeur.
2 pièces en 1 volume in-folio (30.6 x 19.3 cm), titres en rouge et noir, musique imprimée, veau postérieur à décor doré, le frontispice n'est pas repris dans le second volume (comme bien souvent), couverture détachée.
- ... The Second Book, which renders the First Compleat. London: William Pearson for Henry Playford, 1702. 176 pages, musique imprimée, dédicace de l'éditeur, épître, vers, annonces, table des chants et annonce de l'éditeur.
2 pièces en 1 volume in-folio (30.6 x 19.3 cm), titres en rouge et noir, musique imprimée, veau postérieur à décor doré, le frontispice n'est pas repris dans le second volume (comme bien souvent), couverture détachée.
Provenance
Literature
Day & Murrie 210 et 200 ; RISM P 5980 et 5983
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."