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Vaughan Williams, Ralph.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of seventeen editions of his own works, signed and inscribed by the composer, many to Ursula Wood, later the composer's second wife, ("Ursula with love from RWV...U. from R stars and angels dance in flight...RVaughanWilliams")
including Sancta Civitas, Sinfonia Antarctica, Symphony in D major, Symphony in E minor (with some autograph annotations to inside lower wrapper), Three Elizabethan Songs, Six Choral Songs, This Day (Hodie), Five Tudor Portraits, An Oxford Elegy, Dona Nobis Pacem, England, my England, Magnificat, Folk Songs of the Four Seasons
various sizes, one score signed 'Ursula Wood', another 'UVW', on the upper wrapper, and one score of Toward the Unknown Region, inscribed possibly by Adeline Vaughan Williams and containing some annotations by the composer, original printers' wrappers, some wrappers detached, some items a little worn, consistent with use (18)
various sizes, one score signed 'Ursula Wood', another 'UVW', on the upper wrapper, and one score of Toward the Unknown Region, inscribed possibly by Adeline Vaughan Williams and containing some annotations by the composer, original printers' wrappers, some wrappers detached, some items a little worn, consistent with use (18)
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."