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Handel, George Frideric.
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Description
- Collection of Oratorios in early Walsh editions.
1) L'allegro, il penseroso, ed il moderato. [1741], modern boards, green morocco gilt spine, [Smith, no.5], loosely inserted manuscript contents
2) Joseph and his brethren. [1747], [Smith, no. 2]
3) Hercules. [1745], [Smith, no. 2]
4) Deborah. [c. 1752], [Smith, no. 6], small corner tear with slight loss to title-page, title-page soiled, 3 works in one volume, modern cloth backed boards
5) Belshazzar. [1745], modern boards, [Smith, no. 2]
6) Samson. [c. 1763], nineteenth-century quarter calf, some browning, [apparently a slight variant of Smith, no. 6, with "finis" on p.172, not omitted as called for], offprint of William C. Smith's 1938 aticle for the Musical Times, "'Samson' the earliest editions and Handel's use of the dead march" loosely inserted
together 6 works in 4 volumes, folio, all by John Walsh
2) Joseph and his brethren. [1747], [Smith, no. 2]
3) Hercules. [1745], [Smith, no. 2]
4) Deborah. [c. 1752], [Smith, no. 6], small corner tear with slight loss to title-page, title-page soiled, 3 works in one volume, modern cloth backed boards
5) Belshazzar. [1745], modern boards, [Smith, no. 2]
6) Samson. [c. 1763], nineteenth-century quarter calf, some browning, [apparently a slight variant of Smith, no. 6, with "finis" on p.172, not omitted as called for], offprint of William C. Smith's 1938 aticle for the Musical Times, "'Samson' the earliest editions and Handel's use of the dead march" loosely inserted
together 6 works in 4 volumes, folio, all by John Walsh
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."