Music, Continental Books and Medieval Manuscripts

Music, Continental Books and Medieval Manuscripts

Music, Continental Books and Medieval Manuscripts

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Album of Max Kalbeck, including musical quotations by Brahms, Puccini, Strauss, Grieg, Saint-Saëns and others, 1873-1900

1 Album of Max Kalbeck, including musical quotations by Brahms, Puccini, Strauss, Grieg, Saint-Saëns and others, 1873-1900

Daniel Auber (1782-1872). Autograph manuscript of "Sur les bords écumants des fleuves qui roulent des flots", 1840?

2 Daniel Auber (1782-1872). Autograph manuscript of "Sur les bords écumants des fleuves qui roulent des flots", 1840?

C.P.E. Bach, Clavier-Sonaten für Kenner und Liebhaber, complete in 6 books [Wq.55-59 & 61], Leipzig, 1779-1787

3 C.P.E. Bach, Clavier-Sonaten für Kenner und Liebhaber, complete in 6 books [Wq.55-59 & 61], Leipzig, 1779-1787

J.S. Bach. First edition of "The Well-Tempered Clavier" ("the 48"), in 2 volumes: Simrock, [1801-1802]

4 J.S. Bach. First edition of "The Well-Tempered Clavier" ("the 48"), in 2 volumes: Simrock, [1801-1802]

L. v. Beethoven. First edition of the "Hammerklavier" Sonata, op.106, 1819

11 L. v. Beethoven. First edition of the "Hammerklavier" Sonata, op.106, 1819

L. van Beethoven, First edition of the Piano Trios op.70, no.1 (the "Ghost") and no.2: Leipzig, 1809

12 L. van Beethoven, First edition of the Piano Trios op.70, no.1 (the "Ghost") and no.2: Leipzig, 1809

M. Bruch. Collection of manuscripts of the opera "Die Loreley" op.16, corrected by the composer, 1863-1916

15 M. Bruch. Collection of manuscripts of the opera "Die Loreley" op.16, corrected by the composer, 1863-1916

F. Chopin. Lock of hair, formerly owned by Princess Marcelina Czartoryska, c.1849

16 F. Chopin. Lock of hair, formerly owned by Princess Marcelina Czartoryska, c.1849

C. Debussy, autograph musical quotation from Act 1 of "Pelléas et Mélisande", signed and inscribed, 1916

20 C. Debussy, autograph musical quotation from Act 1 of "Pelléas et Mélisande", signed and inscribed, 1916

F. Delius (1862–1934). Partly autograph manuscript of the String Quartet, the original version in 3 movements, 1916

21 F. Delius (1862–1934). Partly autograph manuscript of the String Quartet, the original version in 3 movements, 1916

[F. Delius]. 12 letters by Maud Cunard to Delius, about his music, Gauguin's "Nevermore" and Beecham, 1913-1917

22 [F. Delius]. 12 letters by Maud Cunard to Delius, about his music, Gauguin's "Nevermore" and Beecham, 1913-1917

[F. Delius]. Series of eleven letters written to Delius by Arthur and Marie Krönig in Berlin, 1896-1898

23 [F. Delius]. Series of eleven letters written to Delius by Arthur and Marie Krönig in Berlin, 1896-1898

G.F. Handel. First edition of the early Italian chamber duets, London: W. Randall, 1776

28 G.F. Handel. First edition of the early Italian chamber duets, London: W. Randall, 1776

J. Haydn. "Dr Haydn's VI Original Canzonettas", signed by the composer on the title, 1794

29 J. Haydn. "Dr Haydn's VI Original Canzonettas", signed by the composer on the title, 1794

J. Joachim (1831-1907). Large photograph signed and inscribed, 24 December 1897

31 J. Joachim (1831-1907). Large photograph signed and inscribed, 24 December 1897

F. Liszt, autograph musical albumleaf, comprising a "Preludio", signed and dated 25 April 1844

32 F. Liszt, autograph musical albumleaf, comprising a "Preludio", signed and dated 25 April 1844

Frederick Loewe (1901-1988). Autograph musical manuscript of 'If ever I would leave you' from "Camelot", 1960s

33 Frederick Loewe (1901-1988). Autograph musical manuscript of 'If ever I would leave you' from "Camelot", 1960s

F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Autograph letter to the music critic Dr. A.J. Becher in Vienna, 1842

34 F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Autograph letter to the music critic Dr. A.J. Becher in Vienna, 1842

F. Mendelssohn. Corrected manuscript of the String Quartet op.12, with a letter about it to Ferdinand David, 1830

35 F. Mendelssohn. Corrected manuscript of the String Quartet op.12, with a letter about it to Ferdinand David, 1830

F. Mendelssohn. First editions of his earliest published works, opp.1 to 3, one a gift from the composer, 1823-1825

36 F. Mendelssohn. First editions of his earliest published works, opp.1 to 3, one a gift from the composer, 1823-1825

W.A. Mozart. First editions of the piano concertos K.238 and K.271, 1792-1793

41 W.A. Mozart. First editions of the piano concertos K.238 and K.271, 1792-1793

W.A. Mozart. First edition, early issue, of the three piano sonatas K.330-332, including the "Rondo alla turca"

42 W.A. Mozart. First edition, early issue, of the three piano sonatas K.330-332, including the "Rondo alla turca"

W. A. Mozart, an early edition of "Idomeneo" and a first edition of "Zaïde"

43 W. A. Mozart, an early edition of "Idomeneo" and a first edition of "Zaïde"

Mozart. "Wiener Musik- und Theater-Allmanach auf das Jahr 1786", including 'Vivat Bacchus' by Mozart, [c.1785]

44 Mozart. "Wiener Musik- und Theater-Allmanach auf das Jahr 1786", including 'Vivat Bacchus' by Mozart, [c.1785]

W.A. Mozart. First edition of the Piano Concerto no.11 in F, K.413, 1785

45 W.A. Mozart. First edition of the Piano Concerto no.11 in F, K.413, 1785

W.A. Mozart. First edition of the piano concerto in B flat K.456, and an early edition of the piano concerto K.451

46 W.A. Mozart. First edition of the piano concerto in B flat K.456, and an early edition of the piano concerto K.451

W.A. Mozart, First edition of the Fantasia and Sonata in C minor, K 475 & 457, Vienna: Artaria [1785]

47 W.A. Mozart, First edition of the Fantasia and Sonata in C minor, K 475 & 457, Vienna: Artaria [1785]

W.A. Mozart. First edition of the Piano Concerto no.25 in C. K.503, published by Costanze Mozart, 1797

48 W.A. Mozart. First edition of the Piano Concerto no.25 in C. K.503, published by Costanze Mozart, 1797

W.A. Mozart. First edition of the full score of "Don Giovanni", 2 volumes, Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1801]

49 W.A. Mozart. First edition of the full score of "Don Giovanni", 2 volumes, Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1801]

W. A. Mozart. Scribal manuscript score of the duet 'Per queste tue manine', K.540b, from "Don Giovanni"

50 W. A. Mozart. Scribal manuscript score of the duet 'Per queste tue manine', K.540b, from "Don Giovanni"

W.A. Mozart. First edition of "The Magic Flute", vocal score, Vienna: Artaria, [1791-1792]

51 W.A. Mozart. First edition of "The Magic Flute", vocal score, Vienna: Artaria, [1791-1792]

W.A. Mozart. First edition of the full score of "La clemenza di Tito", 1809

53 W.A. Mozart. First edition of the full score of "La clemenza di Tito", 1809

G. Puccini. Large photograph signed and inscribed to Sybil Seligman, 1920

58 G. Puccini. Large photograph signed and inscribed to Sybil Seligman, 1920

G. Puccini. Autograph letter signed ("Giacomo Puccini"), about Italy's participation in the First World War, 1915

59 G. Puccini. Autograph letter signed ("Giacomo Puccini"), about Italy's participation in the First World War, 1915

S. Rachmaninov, signed photograph, framed and glazed, 1936

61 S. Rachmaninov, signed photograph, framed and glazed, 1936

R. Schumann. Autograph letter to Heinrich Dorn about "Das Paradies und die Peri", and his illnesses, 1845

63 R. Schumann. Autograph letter to Heinrich Dorn about "Das Paradies und die Peri", and his illnesses, 1845

R. Strauss, Sketchleaf for "Der Bürger als Edelmann", Op.60 (III) and "Schlagobers", Op.70, [1917-1921]

65 R. Strauss, Sketchleaf for "Der Bürger als Edelmann", Op.60 (III) and "Schlagobers", Op.70, [1917-1921]

Richard Strauss, two autograph letters signed, about "Die schweigsame Frau", to Sir Thomas Beecham, 1936

66 Richard Strauss, two autograph letters signed, about "Die schweigsame Frau", to Sir Thomas Beecham, 1936

C. Tausig (1841-1871), autograph musical manuscript of "3 Paraphrases from Wagner's 'Tristan', no.1", c.1865-1868

67 C. Tausig (1841-1871), autograph musical manuscript of "3 Paraphrases from Wagner's 'Tristan', no.1", c.1865-1868

Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896). Autograph manuscript of "Concours de violon 1853"

68 Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896). Autograph manuscript of "Concours de violon 1853"

G. Verdi. Autograph musical quotation signed, of 'Tutto nel mondo è burla', from "Falstaff", Paris, 14 October 1894

69 G. Verdi. Autograph musical quotation signed, of 'Tutto nel mondo è burla', from "Falstaff", Paris, 14 October 1894

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826). Autograph manuscript of a chorus from his final opera, "Oberon", 1826

70 Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826). Autograph manuscript of a chorus from his final opera, "Oberon", 1826

Dante, fragments of Paradiso XI.103–XII.42, decorated manuscript [Italy, Florence, (c.1345–50?)]

71 Dante, fragments of Paradiso XI.103–XII.42, decorated manuscript [Italy, Florence, (c.1345–50?)]

Calendar leaf for January and February from a book of hours, France (Paris), c. 1420

72 Calendar leaf for January and February from a book of hours, France (Paris), c. 1420

Three miniatures from a Book of Hours [France, c. 1480]

73 Three miniatures from a Book of Hours [France, c. 1480]

The Virgo inter virgines in a landscape, on vellum pasted to panel [Flemish (Simon Bening, Bruges?), c.1530–40]

74 The Virgo inter virgines in a landscape, on vellum pasted to panel [Flemish (Simon Bening, Bruges?), c.1530–40]

The Annunciation, in an historiated initial 'R', cutting on vellum [Paris, late 15th or early 16th century]

75 The Annunciation, in an historiated initial 'R', cutting on vellum [Paris, late 15th or early 16th century]

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, miniature by Fray Andrés de León [Madrid, c.1570]

76 The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, miniature by Fray Andrés de León [Madrid, c.1570]