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Handel, George Frideric.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of Walsh and Hare editions of his operas arranged for the flute, including of
Otho [Ottone] [Smith no.16] [1723]; Siroe [Smith no.7] [1728]; Tamerlane [Tamerlano] [Smith no.12] [c.1725]; Alexander [Alessandro] [Smith no.16] [1726]; Flavius [Flavio] [Smith no.7] [1723]; Radamistus [Radamisto] [Smith no.6] [1722]; Richard the I:st [Riccardo Primo] [Smith no.6] [1728]; and Admetus [Admeto] [Smith no.10] [1727]
8 volumes, oblong 8vo, engraved music, engraved on one side only, modern half vellum
with: five Handel volumes from the series Solos for a German Flute...Sonatas or Chamber Aires (Vol.II Part III [Smith no.11, without 'N.o 396', original wrappers]; Solos for a German Flute...Part the 6th [Smith no.17, original wrappers]; Vol.IV [Part I] [Smith no.1]; Vol.IV [Part 2d.: in manuscript] [Smith no.3]; Vol.IV ['Part 5th.' in manuscript] [Smith no.10]; and Handel, Twelve Overtures In the Following Operas [parts] [Smith no.46], [no place:] R.M., 1727; Hasse, The Comic Tunes...Vol.III, London: Walsh, [1744] (16 in all)
8 volumes, oblong 8vo, engraved music, engraved on one side only, modern half vellum
with: five Handel volumes from the series Solos for a German Flute...Sonatas or Chamber Aires (Vol.II Part III [Smith no.11, without 'N.o 396', original wrappers]; Solos for a German Flute...Part the 6th [Smith no.17, original wrappers]; Vol.IV [Part I] [Smith no.1]; Vol.IV [Part 2d.: in manuscript] [Smith no.3]; Vol.IV ['Part 5th.' in manuscript] [Smith no.10]; and Handel, Twelve Overtures In the Following Operas [parts] [Smith no.46], [no place:] R.M., 1727; Hasse, The Comic Tunes...Vol.III, London: Walsh, [1744] (16 in all)
Condition
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"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."