- 39
Howells, Herbert.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of "Lambert's Fireside"
- paper and ink
signed and dated by the composer at the end ("H.H. The Croft. 14 May 1926"), with autograph title ("Lambert's Fireside"), notated in blue-black ink on three two-stave systems per page, with a few erasures, on 2 pages, oblong 8vo (15.3 x 23.4cm), part of a musical notebook ("The Clavichord Book"), with transcriptions by other hands, including Thurza Lambert, of pieces by Bach, Byrd, Dowland, Bull, and others, some added on manuscript paper, printed wrappers with an additional decorative cover laid down, Howells's manuscript dated "The Croft, [Combe Down, Bath] 14 May 1926"; together with two first edition copies of Howells's "Lambert's Clavichord", Op. 41, London and New York: O.U.P, 1928, nos. 1 and 87 of 175 signed copies, the frontispiece portrait of Howells signed ("Herbert Lambert"), 45 pages each, original quarter cloth
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."
Catalogue Note
Howells's characteristically beautiful autograph is written in a music album belonging to the wife of the composer's friend, the photographer and maker of harpsichords and clavichords, Herbert Lambert; it differs in a few minor points from the first edition, two signed copies of which are included in this lot. See also lot 27.