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Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759).
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- [Tamerlano] Tamerlane: an Opera Compos'd by M.r Handel And Corrected & Figur'd by his own Hand [partition].London: Cluer, [1724].
- paper and ink
première édition, 89 pages, in-4 (28.5 x 22.5 cm), privilège imprimé, frontispice gravé, page de titre, index et musique gravés, veau écaille de l'époque, titre doré sur pièce de maroquin rouge sur le premier plat, charnières fendues, quelques pertes de cuir aux coiffes.
Provenance
John Parry (ex-libris manuscrit au verso du privilège : John Parry His Book Bought May 17th. 1759.)
Literature
Smith no.1; RISM H 350
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
Un bel exemplaire de l'un des plus beaux opéras de Handel, créé au King's Theatre, Haymarket, le 31 Octobre 1724.
A fine copy of one of Handel's greatest operas, first performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, on 31 October 1724.
A fine copy of one of Handel's greatest operas, first performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, on 31 October 1724.