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Verdi, Giuseppe.
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Nabucodonosor [Nabucco], dramma lirico in quattro atti...dedicato a S.A.I. la serenissima Archiduchessa Adelaide d'Austria, Milan: G. Ricordi, [1842]
- paper
first edition, 229 pages, oblong 4to (c.25 x 33.5cms), printed title within a decorative green border, original cast list (including Giuseppina Strepponi), plate numbers 13806-13830, engraved title with the Archduchess's arms above each number, double paginations, contemporary pencil annotations to the vocal line for Nabucco's & Abigaille's duet "Donna chi sei?" (No.18), contemporary red half roan, a few small tears (eg p. 169/170), [Hopkinson 39A (a); Verdi Complete Edition, Critical Report, p.10],
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
Rare: we can trace no record of Nabucco being offered for sale at auction. Nabucco was Verdi's first great success, the premiere on 9 March 1842 resounding to the famous Chorus of Hebrew Slaves, 'Va pensiero' (see p. 184). The prima donna was Giuseppina Strepponi, later to become Verdi's wife. This is a fine copy in a contemporary binding. The separate numbers were offered for sale between 4 September and 2 October 1842, and the complete score (including title, preliminaries and continuous pagination) on 16 October--see Nabucodonosor [Verdi Complete Edition], Critical Report, edited by R. Parker, (Chicago & Milan, 1988), pp.10-12.