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Handel, George Frideric.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of first and early editions
1) [Tamerlano] Tamerlane an Opera, London, Cluer [1724] [Smith no.1], without frontispiece and privilege, modern half calf, title affixed to first page of music
2) [Ormisda] The Favourite Songs in the Opera call'd Ormisda, London: Walsh and Hare [1730] [Smith no.1, apparently an unrecorded issue with leaf 4 foliated and additional number at the end, 'Timido Pellegrin'], modern half morocco, most leaves silked and laid down, leaf 10 misbound
3) [Flavio] The Favourite Aires in the Opera of Flavius, London: Meares, [c.1723] [Smith no.6], modern binding,
4) [Ottone] Otho an Opera as it was Perform'd at the Kings Theatre, London: Walsh, [Smith no.12, apparently an unrecorded issue without the top centre pagination 124-134 in overture], modern half morocco
2) [Ormisda] The Favourite Songs in the Opera call'd Ormisda, London: Walsh and Hare [1730] [Smith no.1, apparently an unrecorded issue with leaf 4 foliated and additional number at the end, 'Timido Pellegrin'], modern half morocco, most leaves silked and laid down, leaf 10 misbound
3) [Flavio] The Favourite Aires in the Opera of Flavius, London: Meares, [c.1723] [Smith no.6], modern binding,
4) [Ottone] Otho an Opera as it was Perform'd at the Kings Theatre, London: Walsh, [Smith no.12, apparently an unrecorded issue without the top centre pagination 124-134 in overture], modern half morocco
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."