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Campra, André.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- L'Europe galante...Partition générale, sembable à la derniere édition d'Issé [full score], Paris: J.-B.-C. Ballard, 1724, first edition of the score, [4] & 267 & [1] pages, large folio (c.38 x 25.5cms), type-set music, mottled calf, spine gilt in compartments, red-gilt label to spine, spine repaired and recornered. [RISM C 715; Sonneck, p.26]
- paper
Leclair, Jean-Marie, Second livre de sonates pour le violon et pour la flute traversière avec la basse continue, Paris: the author ("chez Mr de la Mosson Rue St Dominique"), Boivin & Le Clerc, [1728], 85 pages & privilege (dated 7 October 1723), first edition, large folio (c.37.5 x 27.5cms), composer's dedication letter to Bonnier de la Mosson, blank pages before most numbers, later vellum boards, [Hirsch, iii 357 (2); RISM L 1310], price erased on title, some browning--Monsigny, Pierre-Alexandre. Rose et Colas, comédie en un acte, Paris: Hérissant, [1764], first edition, contemporary vellum boards, [RISM M 3272]
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
Campra's L'Europe galante (1697) was one of his most important opéras-ballets; this is an imposing full orchestral score of the work, whereas earlier short-score editions were issued in oblong 4to or 8vo.