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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus--André, Johann Anton.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Thematisches Verzeichniss saemmtlicher Kompositionen von W. A. Mozart, so wie er solches vom 9ten Februar 1784 an, bis zum 13ten November 1791 eigenhändig niedergeschrieben hat. Nach dem Original-Manuscripte herausgegeben...Catalogue thématique de toutes les compositions de W. A. Mozart, Offenbach am Main: J. A. André, 1805
- paper and ink
first edition, 4 leaves, 63, [1 (blank)], pages, folio (24.2 x 17.5cm), lithographed throughout, musical incipits on odd-numbered pages, nineteenth-century boards, some light browning and spotting, including to titles, occasional light damp-staining; together with: Thematisches Verzeichniss derjenigen Originalhandschriften von W. A. Mozart...welche Hofrath André in Offenbach a. M. besitzt, Offenbach am Main: [no publisher,]1841, 1 leaf, 77 pages, 1 leaf, 8vo (23.5 x 14cm), printed text on even-numbered pages and lithographed musical incipits on odd-numbered pages, original green printed wrappers, some light damp-staining to margins and light wear to wrappers [M. Twyman, Early Lithographed Books (London, 1990), pp. 40-41; Hirsch, iv 1062 and 1064]
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
A good copy of the first lithographed book - an edition of Mozart's own thematic catalogue, the famous "Verzeichnüss", together with an equally rare copy of what was in effect André's auction catalogue of Mozart autograph manuscripts then (1841) in his possession.