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Beethoven, Ludwig van.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Sinfonie mit Schluss-Chor über Schillers Ode "An die Freude" für grosses Orchester, 4 Solo- und 4 Chor-Stimmen...125tes Werk, Paris: Schott, [1826]
- Paper
first edition of the Ninth Symphony, 226 pages, folio (c.32 x 25 cms), engraved title bearing the royal arms of Friedrich William III, subscribers' list, engraved music (without metronome marks), plate number 2322, nineteenth-century green half calf gilt, old title wrapper cut down and laid to cover ("Sinfonie en Ré mineur....Partition"), Alfred Cortot's copy, with his book-label, small stamp and inscription, presented to him by the conductor Charles Munch ("pour Alfred Cortot, mon maître, mon ami, mon exemple, le 26 Sept. 1938. Charles"), [Hoboken 501; Fuld, p.563]
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 with clear fresh impressions and an interesting provenance.