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Haydn, Joseph.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- First editions of the "Schöpfungsmesse", "Missa Cellensis", "Harmoniemesse" and The Seven Words
1) Messe à 4 Voix...No. IV ["Schöpfungsmesse", Hob.XXII/13] [RISM H 2500] [score], Leipzig: Breitkopf and Härtel, [1804], 136 pages, oblong 4to (26 x 35cm), without original wrappers, nineteenth century quarter cloth, trimmed by the binder, old tear to second leaf; 2) Messe à 4 Voix...No.V ["Missa Cellensis", Hob.XXII/5] [H 2501] [score of the shortened version], Leipzig: Breitkopf and Härtel, [1807], 148 pages, oblong 4to, without original wrappers, browning to outer leaves; 3) Messe à 4 Voix...No.VI ["Harmoniemesse", Hob.XXII/14] [RISM H 2502] [score], Leipzig: Breitkopf and Härtel, [1808], 128 pages, oblong 4to, with original blue printed wrappers, nineteenth-century boards, crease to first leaf; 4) Die Worte des Erloesers am Kreuze ["The Seven Words", choral version, Hob.XX/2] [RISM H 2519] [score], Leipzig: Breitkopf and Härtel, [1801], 112 pages, oblong 4to, engraved title vignette, printed 'Vorbericht' and type-set music, original printed wrappers, lower wrapper torn with some loss, light browning
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."