Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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6. [Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770–1827)].
Maurerfragen. Ein Lied für die Loge d(es) F(rères) c(ourageux) à l'O(rient) d(e) Bonn. Musik von Louis van Beethoven, unterlegte Worte von (Wegel)er.

Bonn: Simrock. [1806]. First Edition. Oblong Folio. 3 pp. Engraved throughout. [PN] 452.  26x33cm. Toned, some stains to blank verso of p.3, else fine. WoO117; Kinsky-Halm 578; Hirsch IV, 458; Wolfstieg 41085.  Rare.  Read More...

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7. Berg, Alban. (1885 - 1935) [Redlich, Hans Ferdinand. (1903–1968) & Perle, George. (1915–2009)].
Wozzeck – Printed full score with inscriptions from Redlich and Perle

Vienna-Leipzig: Universal-Edition. 1926. First Edition of full score. [Op 7]. Georg Büchners Wozzeck Oper in 3 Akten (15 Szenen)... Op. 7 Partitur. Upright folio. Lithographed facsimile from copyist's manuscript. Modern green boards, lettering gilt to spine, original publisher's upper wrapper printed in dark green bound in. 1f. (title), 1f. (facsimile of Berg's autograph dedication "Alma Maria Mahler zugeeignet"), [1] ("Szenarium"), [2] (list of orchestral instruments), [3] (cast list), [4] (instructions for performing the Sprechstimme), 5–405 (music) pp. [PN] U. E. 7379; second PN, "7382" (referring to Universal's piano-vocal score) to pp. [2] and [3]. Printer's footnote to final page of music: "Waldheim-Eberle A.G. Wien". Signature "H.F. Redlich" to upper right corner of front endpaper, followed by note in Redlich's hand, "(since 1953) binding Dec. 1967. [one more word, illegible]"; below, dedication in the hand of Redlich's widow, Erika Burger: "To George Perle with much love and in memory of H. F. R." One more signature of Redlich to upper right corner of title, again followed by note, "since 1953." Note in pencil to the bookbinder to head of upper wrapper, "Cover to be bound in." Notes and underlinings in blue ink (ball-point pen) to the PNs of pp. [3] and [4], probably by Redlich. Further annotations, difficult to decipher and possibly also in Redlich's hand, to left margin of p. 52, vocal part of p. 56, Wozzeck's part of p. 103 ("Falsett"), and pp. 123, 237 and 292. Upper wrapper browned to edges, scratched and somewhat soiled, with repair to gutter dating to modern binding. Lower wrapper lacking. Otherwise, a very fine copy. Read More...

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12. Duparc, Henri. (1848-1933).
Aux étoiles (Entr'acte pour un Drame inédit) – Inscribed reduction for piano, with autograph revisions

Paris, Chez les Editeurs: Rouart, Lerolle & Cie.. 1911. Two different arrangements for piano four-hands of Duparc's orchestral composition (1874): one by Gustave Samazeuilh, with autograph revisions by Duparc; and one by Duparc himself. Both arrangements printed with identical titles and almost identical gray wrappers with title in dark blue print. Folio, 13.75 x 11.75 inches (35 x 27 cm). Unbound signatures. Both contained together in a wrapper made of thick paper, with title in orange print (otherwise identical with the title page of the Duparc arrangement, see below), inscribed by the composer to head of this extra wrapper in French: "To my very dear little sister Immaculata. A memory to her friend H. Duparc," followed by a biblical quotation in Latin, "advesperascit, et iam inclinata est dies" ("It is almost evening and the day is now nearly over"; Luke 24, 29).  Inscribed wrapper toned and foxed, spine and edges with outer or inner paper reinforcements, else fine.  Read More...

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15. Fux, Johann Joseph. (1660 - 1741).
Gradus ad Parnassum, sive Manuductio ad Compositionem Musicae regularem

Vienna: Joannis Petri Van Ghelen. 1725. First. Lacking engraved frontispiece, [8] & 280 pages, folio (31.5 x 20cms), woodcut vignettes and capitals, engraving of a monochord on F2, extensive type-set music, including complete fugues. Period white paper binding heavily soiled, red speckled edges. Worm holes to inner upper edge of ffe and margin of first five leaves (only slightly affecting one letter of text), a few moderate stains, but generally a quite clean and crisp copy of the most important modern textbook of counterpoint. PMM 183; Hirsch, i 185; Gregory & Barlett, p.100; RISM Écrits, p.340. Read More...

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20. Holst, Gustav. (1874 - 1934).
The Golden Goose. A Choral Ballet. [Vocal Score] - SIGNED

London: Oxford University Press. 1927. First edition. Piano-vocal score. 8vo (7 x 10 inches). 43 pp. Stamped "Complimentary Copy" on the first page ([scenario], "Notes on Staging"), and inscribed at the head by the composer: "Edgar Lane from Gustav Holst." Original printed wrappers with gilt printing. Small tear to lower spine, a few small ink spots to front and rear, else very fine throughout and contained in a custom folding cloth portfolio with sueded interior.  Read More...

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28. Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)[Michl, Ferdinand. (1877-1951)].
Der Komponist Gustav Mahler - Signed Original Etching

Original ca. 1907 drypoint etching on vellum of the renowned composer, signed by its creator, the acclaimed Czech artist Ferdinand Michl. An unnumbered proof aside from the edition of 350, on firm wove paper, the plate dimensions approximately 12.5 x 12.5 inches (32 x 31 cm). In fine condition, nicely matted and framed to 19.5 x 21.5 inches overall.  Read More...

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29. Mahler, Gustav. (1860–1911) [Rothberger, Alfred. (1873–1932)] [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Bronze Commemorative Medal - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

A rare and finely made first strike bronze commemoration medal of Gustav Mahler by Alfred Rothberger, obverse; portrait bust in low relief, cast caption GUSTAV MAHLER, signed to flan edge, reverse; art nouveau decoration, the text "MEINE ZEIT WIRD NOCH KOMMEN," 49mm diameter, very fine. Niggl 1236. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famous as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia.  Read More...

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38. Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840).
Original Silhouette Portrait, 1830

A very finely executed silhouette portrait of the legendary violinist, signed and dated by an unknown Continental artist "R.B. 1830" to the lower right and titled "Sig[nor] Paganini." On a page measuring 6.25 x 8.25 inches, set in an attractive period birdseye maple veneer frame. A few small spots, else in fine condition.  Read More...

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40. Prokofiev, Sergei. (1891–1953).
Signed Concert Program

Signed program of a recital given by the outstanding Russian composer and pianist at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels on December 11, 1930.  Bold signature, "Serge Prokofieff", to first page in black ink.  Prokofiev's (first) wife, the singer Carolina Codina (1897–1989), also participated in the recital—under her stage name of Lina Llubera—but did not sign.  8.25 x 5 inches (20.7 x 13 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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45. Schoenberg, Arnold. (1874–1951) [Mitropoulos, Dimitri. (1896–1960)].
Konzert für Streichquartett und Orchester nach dem Concerto grosso Opus 6 No. 7 von G.F. Händel in freier Umgestaltung von Arnold Schönberg- THE COPY OF MITROPOULOS

New York: G. Schirmer. ca. 1934. First Edition (1st issue; only known copy). Full score of the arrangement, in manuscript facsimile, from the Collection of Dimitri Mitropoulos. Oblong folio, spiral bound in textured green boards.  Photographic reproduction of autograph score by Presto Reproduction, New York (see hand stamp to final page).  No PN.  No title page; titling to first page of music.  46 pp.  From Mitropoulos's personal collection.  Stamp to lower margin of front page identifies the score as property of G. Schirmer, Inc., for rental only.  13.5 x 18.5 x inches (34.5 x 47 cm). Reproduction is excellent, but manuscript had defects before reproduction; most notably, last two measures are partly lacking. Light wear to edges, else in fine condition. Read More...

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49. Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971).
Pair of Typed Letters Signed regarding the premiere of the Violin Concerto

An interesting set of two typed letters signed by the composer addressed to the Dutch musicologist Salomon Andrianan Maria [S.A.M.] Bottenheim (1880  - 1957), general secretary of the Nederlandsche Koorvereniging, and secretary of the conductor Willem Mengelberg at the Concertgebouw. The letters are concerning, explicitly or by context, the premiere of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto, which was first promised to the Concertgebouw but finally premiered in Berlin. In the first (1 page. Letterhead of 167. Boulevard Carnot, Nice. May 5, 1930; 8vo. on thin paper, two hole punches to left edge, folds, overall fine), Stravinsky complains of a lack of response from Bottenheim and asks him "Why do you force me to provide you with heads of Pasteur? [the French postage stamp with portrait of Louis Pasteur] Do you collect them?...if you decide to respond to me, I ask you to please write to me at Pleyel in Paris, where I am traveling tomorrow. In so waiting, please receive, dear Mr. Bottenheim, my friendly regards, even if you absolutely don't deserve them." In the second letter (1 page. Letterhead of 167. Boulevard Carnot, Nice. December 27, 1930; 8vo. on thin paper, marked "copy" in ink by Stravinsky who also adds the address of the Lotti-hotel, two hole punches to left edge, small tears and separations around edges, else fine), the composer advises Bottenheim of his unanswered telegram of one week earlier reporting that the Violin Concerto premiere had already been fixed in Berlin but that he wished to maintain the planned concerts in Holland and expresses his concern that perhaps the lack of a reply indicated that he had not received the telegram.  He concludes by stating that it is "of capital importance for me to confirm that his engagements in Holland will be maintained" so that he can fix the date for the premiere in Berlin. He "waits impatiently for your answer and hopes that you will not put me, with prolonged incertitude by your silence, in a most disagreeable situation."  Each letter approx. 27.4 x 21.4 cm. Provenance: Pierre Boulez Collection.  Read More...

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53. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887–1959).
Two typed letters signed

Two typed letters signed from the important Brazilian composer to Gretl Urban, Vice President of Associated Music Publishers, New York, NY.   Read More...

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98. [Instrumentalists] [Marmontel, Antoine François. (1816-1898)] de Boisheraud, Sébastien. (1847-1927), after Lebourg, Charles-Auguste. (1829-1906).
Bronze Lyre Dedicated to Marmontel

Bronze monumental Lyre with medallion of Marmontel by Sébastien de Boisheraud after Charles Auguste Lebourg.   Illegible monogram on medallion, inscription to Marmontel on front "from his grateful students" ("ces eleves reconnaissants") signed on side and monogrammed "c Ji l" on back.  In fine condition, possibly missing element at top to which strings might have attached.  Approx. h. 20 inches (50.8 cm.). Read More...


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107. [Instrumentalists] [Richter, Sviatoslav. (1915–1997)] Duvidov, Viktor. (1932- 2000).
Sviatoslav Richter at the December Evenings Festival, 1985

Extraordinary and evocative original pencil and watercolor large format painting of the great Russian pianist performing at the Pushkin State Museum, titled "29.XII.85. Funebre" in ink and signed in pencil by the artist "V. Duvidov" lower right. In fine condition.  18.5 x 15 inches (47 x 38 cm.).  Mounting remnants and partial sketch on verso, small losses to both upper corners, else fine.  Read More...

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116. [Instrumentalists] Thalberg, Sigismund. (1812-1871) [Lind, Jenny. (1820-1887) ].
Autograph Letter Signed regarding Revolution and Jenny Lind

ALS from the Paris-based pianist and composer to the music publisher Eugene Troupenas (1799-1850) in Paris. London, August 1, 1848. 3 pp. Large bifolium, with address, postmark and wax seal to the fourth. Usual folds, a few small stains and tiny hole or tears, overall fine. Translated from the French, in part: Read More...

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137. [Opera] Tamagno, Francesco. (1850–1905).
Enormous Signed Photograph to his Daughter

Enormous presentation three-quarter Russian bust portrait, in medallion, of the legendary dramatic tenor, personally signed and inscribed to his daughter Margherita, "for my beloved daughter Margherita, Francesco Tamagno, 1 June, 1891." In fine condition with highlighting and hand-coloring in paint by the photographer. Set under Tru Vue conservation glass in gilt wood frame. 20.75"H x 16"W; framed 30.25"H x 25.5"W. Read More...

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140. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821–1910) .
Portrait of a Woman Sewing - Original Drawing, 1835

Pencil drawing depicting an elderly female figure sewing, signed in ink “Pauline Garcia / 1835” and inscribed in pencil in another hand on the mount, translated from the French, “This drawing was drawn by Pe. Garcia (sister of Mar. Malibran) at the age of 15 and without having studied drawing.” In fine condition. Provenance: by descent, the Garcia family. Drawing mounted to a larger sheet with hand-drawn ink framing device, through which the artist has signed. These sheets laid down to semi-rigid backing under paper matting. Speckled with foxing, primarily to the mount, edges a bit rough, but overall in fine condition. Visible 7.25 x 7.75 inches (18.5 x 20 cm); overall 9.5 x 12 inches (24 x 30 cm). Read More...


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152. [Dance] Moncion, Francisco. (1918–1995) [Lynes, George Platt. (1907–1955)].
Signed Photograph

Striking original photograph by the acclaimed photographer of the great dancer and choreographer, who has signed and inscribed (faintly) in ink to the lower right quadrant "For Paul / From / Francisco / April 1953."  Stamped with photographer's credit to verso and from the same series of images of Moncion with this distinctive  backdrop and as appear in such publications as "George Platt Lynes: Portrait 1927-1955" (Twin Palms Publishers, 1994). Somewhat low contrast to signature, light bumps to corners and edges, else fine.  7.75 x 9.45 inches (19.7 x 24 cm.). Read More...

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153. [Dance] [Moncion, Francisco. (1918–1995)] Vechten, Carl Van. (1880-1964) [Menotti, Gian Carlo. (1911–2007)].
Sebastian, 1944

Gelatin silver print, [November 20, 1944] depicting the dancers Francisco Moncion, Viola Essen and Kari Karnakoski in the ballet Sebastian with music by Gian Carlo Menotti and choreography by Edward Caton. 7.8 x 9.8 inches (20 x 25 cm). Photographer's notation in green ink "XIV.aa.1" beneath his credit wet stamp on verso ("Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West/ Cannot be Reproduced without Permission") and his raised blindstamp ("Photograph by Carl Van Vechten") lower right. Small pinholes and scratches along upper edge, else fine.  Read More...

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156. [Dance] Taglioni, Marie. (1804–1884).
Rare Signed Engraving in 'La Gitana'

Uncommon signed engraving of the famous Italian ballerina of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance, depicted during a performance in her father's ballet, La Gitana. Taglioni has signed in ink to the lower right. Published by Bettini Lithography of Bologna, ca. 1842. Heavy fold creasing and foxing throughout, cropping at the lower margin, two hole punches to the upper margin; overall in very good condition. 12 x 19 inches (30.5 x 48.3 cm.). Read More...

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