Lot 218
  • 218

Albert, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Prince Consort

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Albert, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
  • Fine album of printed music, owned by his youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)
  • paper
1) Lieder und Romanzen für eine Singstimme mit Begleitung des Piano-Forte, I. [...V. Heft], no imprint, [Coburg?, c.1838], 5 volumes, 17, 7, 13, 31 & 39 pages, lithographed music (Heft V is engraved in England), title over an elaborate sunburst pattern--2) Te Deum-Jubilate. Sanctus, Responses, and Anthem ("Out of the Deep"), no imprint, 17, 23 & 15 pages, 3 engraved titles and music--together with: Christmas Hymn; Choral in F., 5 pages; Liebe hat uns nun vereint, Duet for soprano & Baritone, 27 pages; Invocazione all'armonia, Coro con Solo, 35 pages, 7 items, [London: (Novello?), c.1840]

12 volumes in one, 4to (c.31.5 x 24cm), contemporary green panelled morocco gilt, crowned "Albert" central motif, spine gilt in compartments, bookplate of Princess Beatrice, corners rubbed

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."

Catalogue Note

We have traced copies only in London and in the Landesbibliothek, Coburg.