Lot 323
  • 323

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus.

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Così fan tutte o sia la scuola degli amanti [vocal score], Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1794]
  • paper
first edition, 3 volumes in one, 78, 80 & 82 pages, oblong 4to (c.27 x 31cms), engraved memorial plate by Rosmaesler, showing a monument to Mozart, three title pages, including dramatis personae, words in Italian and German, contemporary half calf, stencilled covers with manuscript title label ("Cosi fan tutte oder die Mädchen sind von Flandern von W.A. Mozard tre atti"), worn, with joints splitting [Haberkamp, p.333 (and plates 304-306); not in Hoboken]

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."