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Copland, Aaron and Samuel Barber.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of first editions of musical scores and books, signed by Copland, Barber, Chávez, Walton and others, including
- inkon paper
Copland. First and early editions of: Piano Fantasy, Duet for Flute and Piano, Symphony for Organ and Orchestra, Night Thoughts, Old Poem, Piano Variations, Lincoln Portrait, Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Music for a Great City, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Sextet for String Quartet, Clarinet and Piano, Nonet for Strings, Dance Panels, Appalachian Spring, Quiet City, Dance Symphony, The Tender Land, Concerto for Clarinet, Quartet for Piano and Strings, Eight Poems of Emily Dickinson, and the Third Symphony; together with Samuel Barber's Overture to 'The School for Scandal', Op.5, marked-up extensively by Copland; two books signed and inscribed by Copland ("For Phillip with all best Aaron C 1967", "For P - from A - How it all seemed to a 'far-out' critic 40 years ago!"), over 30 volumes in all, various sizes, mostly dated, some with additional inscriptions, 1967-1989, where indicated; together with a score of Hindemith's Mathis der Maler symphony signed by Hindemith; together with: Barber, and Chávez: two books on music, inscribed to Copland from Barber and Carlos Chávez ("To my friend Aaron Sam...Oct '54", "...Carlos Chávez...[1]937"); three scores of orchestral works by Barber (First Symphony, Op.9, Piano Concerto, Op.38, The Lovers, Op.43), signed and inscribed by the composer ("...For Phillip Ramey in continuing friendship Sincerely Sam Barber May 17 - 77 New York..."); 8 volumes, various sizes, 1937-1977, where indicated; together with scores of William Schuman's Symphony No. III and Symphony No. VI, signed, and inscribed to Phillip Ramey, by the composer, a score of Walton's Symphony inscribed and signed by the composer ("for Ernest Newman from William Walton Aug 11th 1936")
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"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."