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Handel, George Frideric.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of miscellaneous first and early editions, including
1) Anthems with Simphonies for Various Instruments, Composed chiefly for the Chapel of His Grace The Late James Duke of Chandos [score] [Smith no.1], London: Birchall & Beardmore, [1783], first edition of the Chandos anthem 'As pants the heart', 37 pages, folio, modern half calf, small tear to last leaf, repaired, slightly affecting the engraved surface
2) VI Sonates à deux Violons deux haubois ou deux Flutes traversieres & Basse Continue...Second Ouvrage...N.o 408 [parts] [Smith no.3], London: Walsh, [c.1733-1734]. violin I and violoncello and cembalo volumes signed and inscribed by Vincent Novello, 25, 19, 22 and 22 pages, folio, nineteenth-century blue boards (violin I, violoncello and cembalo volumes), modern blue boards (violin II volume)
together with Two Celebrated Italian Trios [Smith no.3] and early editions of Esther [Smith no.6], Solomon [Smith no.3] (5)
2) VI Sonates à deux Violons deux haubois ou deux Flutes traversieres & Basse Continue...Second Ouvrage...N.o 408 [parts] [Smith no.3], London: Walsh, [c.1733-1734]. violin I and violoncello and cembalo volumes signed and inscribed by Vincent Novello, 25, 19, 22 and 22 pages, folio, nineteenth-century blue boards (violin I, violoncello and cembalo volumes), modern blue boards (violin II volume)
together with Two Celebrated Italian Trios [Smith no.3] and early editions of Esther [Smith no.6], Solomon [Smith no.3] (5)
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."