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Vaughan Williams, Ralph.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- The composer's conducting score of "A London Symphony", marked up and signed by him on the cover
199 pages, large folio (c.39 x 28cm), extensively marked up in pencil by the composer and inscribed by him on the title ("From Ralph"), also inscribed by Ursula Vaughan Williams on the front endpaper ("Bernard With love from Ursula..."), original cloth-backed printed boards, London: Stainer and Bell, 1920, small tear to pp.67/68,
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."
Catalogue Note
A magnificent score containing the composer's cues and indications for the extensive cuts that were incorporated into the later revised edition. The most extensive of the deleted passages is to be found in the finale where, in addition to other cuts, no fewer than 25 bars are struck out in the closing Epilogue, a section of the symphony which had already been shortened in the 1920 edition from the 105 bars of the 1914 first performance version to 85 bars.