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Italian opera.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of first and early editions of 14 operas by Mercadante, Pacini and others.
- paper
including engraved vocal scores by Mercadante: Il giuramento, Elena da Feltre, La Vestale, Gabriella di Vergy, Il bravo, and separate numbers from Il vascello de Gama (14 numbers), Il reggente (7), Violetta (4) Il proscritto (4), Leonora (4), Le due illustre rivali--Giovanni Pacini: L'ultimo giorno di Pompei, La fidanzata corsa, and separate numbers from Maria Regina d'Inghilterra (11 numbers) and Medea (9)--together with volumes of arias by Donizetti, Pacini, Luigi Ricci and De Giosa
c.15 volumes in all, engraved music throughout, contemporary red roan-backed boards, or original publishers' printed wrappers, mainly Milan (G. Ricordi) and Naples (B. Girard), 1820s-1840s
c.15 volumes in all, engraved music throughout, contemporary red roan-backed boards, or original publishers' printed wrappers, mainly Milan (G. Ricordi) and Naples (B. Girard), 1820s-1840s
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
please see illustration on page 85.