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Bach, Johann Sebastian.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Grosse Passionsmusik nach dem Evangelium Matthaei...Partitur [full score], Berlin: in der Schlesinger'schen Buch- und Musikhandlung, 1830
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first edition of the "St. Matthew Passion", 324 pages, folio (c.34.2 x 25.4cm), printed 4-page subscribers' list, libretto by Picander, engraved title and music, plate number 1570, publisher's and booksellers' stamps to title ("T. Boosey & C.o", one of the original subscribers), contemporary cloth boards, original label to spine ("Bach Passionsmusik"), some foxing, joints weak, covers and spine worn with some loss
Literature
BWV 244; Hirsch, iv 677; Fuld, p.171; Hoboken 26; RISM BB 436a
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
This is the first edition of the full score of one of the great masterpieces of Western music. This impressive publication was by subscription, prompted by the famous performance of the work by Mendelssohn on 11 March 1829. Mendelssohn's name is included in the subscribers' list, as are those of Meyerbeer and Spohr. This copy is one of three allocated to the London dealer and publisher T. Boosey, whose stamp appears on the title-page.