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Beethoven, Ludwig van.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Cinquième Sinfonie en ut mineur: C moll...Oeuvre 67, [full score], Leipzig: Breitkopf and Härtel, 1826]
- paper
first edition, Ferdinand David's copy, signed by him on the title, 182 pages, 8vo (c.25.5 x 17cms), lithographed title, engraved music, plate no.4302, a few annotations (possibly by David), including 2 bars deleted in pencil in the 3rd movement, modern half calf, retaining old orange-gilt label to spine, some foxing
Literature
Hoboken 302; Kinsky, p.160; Fuld, p.557
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
This is the first edition of the score of arguably the most famous symphony in the entire repertoire.