- 123
French opera.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of first and early editions of works by Meyerbeer, Berlioz, Lecocq and others [vocal scores]
- paper
Meyerbeer, Giacomo. Robert le diable, Paris: Schlesinger, [1831], first edition, 407 pages, folio, lithographed title vignette, engraved table and music, contemporary red quarter morocco--Die Hugenotten (Les Huguenots), Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1836], first German edition, 2 volumes, folio, 466 pages, engraved music, plate no.5720, words in German and French, contemporary calf spine gilt, covers elaborately lettered with gilt beads--L'Africaine, Paris: Benoit ainé, [1860s], quarter morocco gilt--Berlioz, Hector. La Damnation de Faust, Paris: Richault, [1854], first edition (variant A), 390 pages, 8vo, portrait by Charpentier after Prinzhofer, engraved music, modern half morocco, [Hopkinson 54D (a); Holoman, p.295]--ibid., another edition, Richault, [c.1882]; together with operas by Lecocq (La fille de Madame Angot, Brandus, first edition, olive morocco with green and red onlays, gilt-gauffred, half morocco chemise & slipcase), Reyer (Sigurd), Bizet (Carmen), Saint-Saëns (Samson et Dalila), and Verdi (Aida, Paris: Leduc); 11 volumes, all quarter morocco or calf
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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."