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Scarlatti, Domenico.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- XLII Suites de Pieces pour le Clavecin en deux volumes [the keyboard sonatas K.1-42, edited by Thomas Roseingrave], London: Benjamin Cooke, [1739]
- paper
first edition, second issue, 2 volumes in one, oblong folio (c.24 x 32cms), 62 & 67 pages, 2 title pages, without privileges or subscribers' lists, printed paginations throughout, first title altered in manuscript (from "Vol II"), contemporary calf, worn with upper cover detached, lacking spine, first title loose with a small piece cut from margin, [RISM S 1190; BUC, p.925 (cf BL E.32.c)]
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: Roseingrave's edition is an expanded version of Fortier's first edition of 1738, and includes twelve additional sonatas (nos.31-42), for many of which this remains the primary source. Such editions are rarely offered for sale at auction.