Brahms, Johannes

expressing regret at being unable to send him a complimentary copy of one of his recent publications, explaining that he has already exhausted his supply of complimentary copies, suggesting that he might try his luck with Simrock himself

...Mein Autorrecht auf Exemplare habe ich leider schon über Gebühr mißbraucht. Mögen Sie es nicht selbst, mit einigen Ihrer Aufsätze bewaffnet, bei Hrn. Simrock versuchen?...



1 page, on a correspondence card, oblong 8vo (8.7 x 13.5cm), autograph address panel, postmarked Ischl, 7 (?) August 1894, and Bern, 8 August 1894

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."

An attractive late letter from the year of the great clarinet sonatas Op. 120. Brahms's correspondent is the German music critic Walter Paetow.