Riepel, Joseph

first editions, folio (34 x 21cms), [4] & 79; [4], 130 & [1]; [4], 84 & [2]; [4] & 103 pages, titles to each volume, extensive type-set music, woodcut devices, headpieces and capitals, contemporary half calf, binding worn, upper cover detached, spotting throughout

Rheinfurth no.153 & 238; Gregory and Bartlett, p.231; RISM, p.704-5; Hirsch, i 505;

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."

Rare:we can trace no copy of this work at auction, although later editions of the first chapter have been offered.

The individual chapters of the Anfangsgründe were issued (and are all signed) separately: 'Erstes Capitel. De Rhythmopoeïa, oder Von der Tactordnung' (Regensburg & Vienna, 1752); 'Grundregeln zur Tonordnung', (Frankfurt & Leipzig etc, 1755); 'Grundliche Erklärung der Tonordnung', (Frankfurt & Leipzig, 1757); 'Erläuterung der betrüglichen Tonordnung', (Augsburg, J.J. Lotter), 1765.   The first and fourth chapters were printed by Lotter in Augsburg, the second by Wagner in Ulm.  A fifth chapter was published in 1768, but is not included in this volume.  Five further chapters by Riepel survive in manuscript, of which only one, Baßschlüssel, was published in 1786.  Joseph Riepel (1709-1782) was Kapellmeister at the court of Thurn & Taxis in Regensburg from 1749 until his death.