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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Die Zauberflöte eine grosse Oper in zwey Aufzügen fürs Clavier oder Pianoforte [...Zweyter Theil], Berlin and Amsterdam: J. J. Hummel, [1794]
- paper
2 volumes in one, each [4] & 64 pages, 4to (31.5 x 22.5cm), engraved music, 2 fine engraved title-vignettes by C.C. Glassbach, depicting Papageno with Tamino, and Pamina with Monostatos, indexes, plate numbers 842 and 846, ownership inscription to first two leaves ("M. Müller..."), later manuscript inscription to verso of title to volume one ("Nur wer sich selbst verbrennt, wird den Menschen ewig wandernde Flamme Chs. Morgenstern"), modern boards, tears to a few leaves repaired, including to title, spotting to title, lower edge of title to volume one irregularly trimmed, a few small stains
Literature
Köchel6, p.712; RISM M 4792; Cari Johansson, J. J. & B. Hummel, Music-Publishing and Thematic Catalogues, vol. 1, p.105
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
Rare. A good copy of this extremely rare early edition, often found incomplete. The overture, which is not contained here, appeared as a separate publication in 1793 with the plate number 901.