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English opera and song.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of eighteenth-century first and early editions, including
Clayton (Songs in the New Opera called Rosamond [Hunter 38], London: Walsh and Randall, [1707], modern half calf), J.C. Smith (The Fairies), Arne (Comus); Pepusch (The Beggar's Opera, second edition, 1728); Leveridge (A Collection of Songs...In Two Volumes), Gluck (Orphée et Euridice, Paris, Des Lauriers), Bickham (The Musical Entertainer, 2 copies of volume one only); The Musical Miscellany (J. Watts, 1729-1731, six volumes, six frontispieces)
and a collection of c.25 song sheets by Handel, including from Rinaldo and Giulio Cesare; together with [Purcell], Harmonia Sacra, 1703 etc., incomplete
upwards of 25 volumes
and a collection of c.25 song sheets by Handel, including from Rinaldo and Giulio Cesare; together with [Purcell], Harmonia Sacra, 1703 etc., incomplete
upwards of 25 volumes
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."