- 159
Britten, Benjamin
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Britten, Benjamin
- Engraved proof of part of "The Rape of Lucretia", with corrections
- paper
comprising 128 pages from the vocal score, corrected by a number of hands, mainly by editors and assistants, but including a few words that may be by Britten, in pencil, including additional music, dynamic markings and text on about 50 pages, including a page of music inserted on a separate leaf (at figure 93)
c.130 pages in all, 4to (c.31 x 25cm), in discrete sections paginated 3-5, 104-143, 144-171, 172-179 & 180--224, blank pages before and after the sections (some also paginated), some leaves engraved on one side only, plate no. H.15846, c.1947, limp card wrapper, tears to margins, some slightly affecting the engraved surfaces, minor loss to first page repaired with translucent adhesive tape
c.130 pages in all, 4to (c.31 x 25cm), in discrete sections paginated 3-5, 104-143, 144-171, 172-179 & 180--224, blank pages before and after the sections (some also paginated), some leaves engraved on one side only, plate no. H.15846, c.1947, limp card wrapper, tears to margins, some slightly affecting the engraved surfaces, minor loss to first page repaired with translucent adhesive tape
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."