L.v. Beethoven. First edition of the vocal score of "Fidelio", 1814

Ludwig van Beethoven

Fidelio. Eine grosse oper in 2 Aufzugen im vollständigen, einzig-rechtmässigen Clavierauszug...neu vermehrt und verändert [vocal score], Vienna: bey Artaria und Comp.^ie [1814]

FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with no price on title, each number paginated separately, oblong 4to (c.25.2 x 33.5cm), engraved throughout, dedication leaf to Archduke Rudolph, second title to Act 2, plate numbers 2327-2343, modern reversed quarter calf, marbled boards, without any of the blank leaves following some numbers, light foxing 

RARE.

The vocal score arrangement was made by Ignaz Moscheles. A full score did not appear until 1826. See also previous lot.

LITERATURE:

Hoboken, ii 319; Dorfmüller, p.322; Fuld, p.326