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Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Good collection of first and early editions, Leipzig: Breitkopf and Härtel (also by Hofmeister and Kistner) and Bonn (and Berlin): Simrock, [mainly c.1860s-1870s], uniformly bound
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comprising most of Mendelssohn's major works, including first editions of Der 114te Psalm, Op.51 [full score], Breitkopf and Härtel, publisher's card wrappers with title in gilt within an elaborate border, unpriced on title or wrapper, engraved music, plate number 6479 [cf Hoboken 215]; Tu es Petrus (first editions of the score and vocal score [Hoboken 312]); together with early engraved editions of the parts for the Octet, sonatas Opp.4, 45, quintets, Gran Trio Op.49, and for the part-songs [scores and parts], Opp.41, 115; and vocal scores of Ein Sommernachtstraum von Shakespeare, Oedipus in Kolonos des Sophocles, Die Hochzeit des Comacho, Lobgesang, Athalia, Antigone des Sophokles, and others; together with piano duet arrangements, many by the composer, of the symphonies, concertos, Elias, Paulus, organ sonatas, Octet, quartets etc,
52 volumes, engraved and lithographed music, contemporary violet cloth, embossed and gilt, titles to spines, ownership inscription of Enole Mendelssohn Bartholdy on flyleaf to Trio Op.49; a printed list of the contents of these volumes is available for consultation
52 volumes, engraved and lithographed music, contemporary violet cloth, embossed and gilt, titles to spines, ownership inscription of Enole Mendelssohn Bartholdy on flyleaf to Trio Op.49; a printed list of the contents of these volumes is available for consultation
Provenance
Enole Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1855-1939)
Condition
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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."