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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Le nozze de Figaro, [vocal score], Bonn: Nicolaus Simrock [c.1799]
- paper
first edition, Haberkamp's sixth or seventh issue (containing no mention of Haydn's "Die Schöpfung"), 228 [& 3 pages], oblong 4to (c.22.5 x 31cms), engraved throughout, contemporary English calf-backed marbled boards, red-gilt label, early ownership inscription ("Mary Gurdon"), the plates generally clear with few cracks, binding worn, upper cover working loose, some browning to title [Haberkamp p. 258; RISM M 4343]
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
Simrock published the first edition of the complete vocal score in 1796, although selections and single arias were printed earlier. Simrock reissued the score fifteen times, updating his advertisement: this present copy announces his editions of Winter's Die Labyrinth (1798) and Paër's Camilla (1799), but not Haydn's Die Schoepfung (1800) . Few if any complete editions were brought out by other publishers in the meantime.