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Warlock, Peter.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of the song "Sweet-and twenty", signed by the composer in several places ("Peter Warlock")
the printer's copy, written in blue ink on up to four three-stave systems per page, signed twice on the autograph title and also at the head of the music ("Sweet-and-twenty Poetry by Shakespeare...Peter Warlock 6A Bury Street, Chelsea, S.W.3."), with autograph date and composer's monogram at the end of the work, marked by and for the printer in blue crayon, one autograph deletion, 59 bars in all
2 pages, plus autograph title, 12-stave paper (c.30.5 x 24cm), later annotations to title, dated 31 March 1924, splitting along folds and hinge, the latter strengthened with old translucent adhesive tape, a few small tears and tiny stains, rusty paper-clip stains to p.2, light dust-staining
2 pages, plus autograph title, 12-stave paper (c.30.5 x 24cm), later annotations to title, dated 31 March 1924, splitting along folds and hinge, the latter strengthened with old translucent adhesive tape, a few small tears and tiny stains, rusty paper-clip stains to p.2, light dust-staining
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."
Catalogue Note
A fine setting of Shakespeare's poem beginning with the immortal words 'O mistress mine...', written in Warlock's fastidious script and dating from the period between his great song cycle The Curlew (1922) and the Capriol Suite (1926). "Sweet-and-twenty" was published later in 1924 by OUP.