An extraordinary document listing the extravagant sums paid out in the year 1773 for carriage and other related transport expenses by the famous last mistress of Louis XV of France. 22 pp. Tall Folio, on laid paper bound with blue silk tie. Titled to head of recto of sheet one "Memoire Pour Madame La Comtesse De Dubaris D'Ouvrages faites par quenel charron du Roy Scavoir," following with expenses from January and concluding on the final sheet of ledger entries, ending 22 December at Versailles, signed "M thomas De quenel." Detailed descriptions of purchases or services, often with specific providers or locations are recorded with dates and amounts paid. First and final leaves separated, scattered foxing and general toning but very good condition throughout. Read More...
7915. 1936 Olympics. Olympic Games 1936: Official Publication of the Publicity Commission for the XI. Olympic Games Berlin
3 large folio programs from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, each 10 x 13 inches. 40 pp, 32 pp (Number 6), 32 pp. Striking cover art, each profusely illustrated throughout with b/w reproductions of photographs and drawings. In English, with detailed information on the competing countries and athletes, and including many illustrated advertisements (in German)( as well as all schedules and programs. All in very good condition with bright colors, cover edges somwhat worn, spines chipped.
A small selection of original black-and-white snapshots from the 1939 New York World's Fair. Views include the central plaza of the fair with its striking Trylon, Perisphere, and Leo Friedlander's statues of the Four Freedoms, as well as a large portrait of Queen Elizabeth. Light spotting to some of the images; otherwise in fine condition. Each 9 x 14.8 cm.
Uncommon AMQS from the Spanish composer. 4 measures, marked "Vivo" and identified as from "El poema infinito." Signed "Joaquin Turina" and dated "Madrid - 7 - Diciembre - 1922." On a light pink album sheet 15.2 x 8.5 cm, closely trimmed at the right edge, an AMQS on the verso by English composer, Cecil Armstrong Gibbs (1889 - 1960). Read More...
Neatly penned AMQS from the influential Italian composer. Three measures from an unidentified work, signed, inscribed and dated May 11, 1986 on his printed "Il Colombino" letterhead. 21 x 15 cm, central mailing crease, a few modest wrinkles, otherwise fine. Scarce.
Scarce AMQS from important French composer and conductor, one of the major innovators and forces in 20th century music. 5 x 8 inch sheet, signed P. Boulez and inscribed with 2 measures from the fourth of his twelve 1945 miniatures for piano, this being among those from the series which he later orchestrated. Fine.
Detailed AMQS from the great Italian composer and pianist, who has written out 9 full measures including text in blue ink on red ink staves, signing and identifying the quotation as from his "Goethe Lieder." On a card measuring 13 x 8 cm and in very fine condition. Read More...
Lengthy detailed AMQS identified by the composer as "From ‚Métaboles‘ (1965) for orchestre (commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra and dedicated to George Szell)," signed and inscribed in Paris, 1979. 29.5 x 18.5 cm. Very fine. Read More...
Lengthy and amusing AMQS from important American composer, pianist and conductor. 11 x 14 inch manuscript sheet inscribed with 3 detailed lines of music which stretch the limits of tonal and dynamic range, marked variously "espressivo" and "doloroso," signed and inscribed to the former principal violist of the L.A. Philharmonic, Jan Hlinka: "with love + admiration / Lukas (Foss) / August 9th 1975." Mounted to rigid backing, light toning from former matting, else fine.
Two-measure AMQS in pencil from the well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer best known for his folk settings and colorfully experimental works. A quotation from his his arrangement of the English folk tune "Country Gardens," inscribed "yours cordially / Percy Grainger" on an envelope 22.5 x 10 cm. Small creases lower left, else fine.
An unusual AMQS from the celebrated Polish composer whose music was known only to a small number of connoiseurs, until a 1992 recording of his 15-year-old Third Symphony sold over a million copies. The present quotation marked "Deciso," three measures from one of his string quartets, signed in full. 8 x 5 inches, corners rounded, central fold, overall in fine condition.
Boldly penned AMQS from the contemporary American composer who has written out three detailed measures from his 1985 "The Flight Into Egypt." On manuscript paper, 8.5 x 11 inches, and in fine condition.
Attractive AMQS in red ink from the American composer particularly noted for incorporating elements of the music of non-Western cultures into his work. 5 x 8 inch sheet, signed additionally by pianist Ursula Oppens, conductor Dennis Russell Davies, and on the reverse by actor George C. Scott.
AMQS dated 27-6-87 from the influential German composer associated with musique concrète instrumentale. From an unidentified work, signed and dated on the verso of a postcard with a printed snippet of music on the recto. Fine. Read More...
Full-page lengthy AMQS from the Fifth Symphony of of the American composer and teacher, longtime head of the Juilliard School, composer of nine symphonies, several concertos, and numerous works for wind band, chorus, and other ensembles. His students included Jacob Druckman, Richard Danielpour, Karl Korte, Charles L. Bestor, Jack Behrens, and Claire Polin. Read More...
AMQS from the French composer of Romanian birth who was a founding member of the "Ecole de Paris" and husband of the important pianist Monique Haas. Four measures from his op. 93 "Periples" for small orchestra," boldly signed and dated 1968. On paper mounted to card, 8 x 13 cm. Fine.
A scarce AMQS from the celebrated Estonian composer whose mostly minimalist music takes inspiration from Gregorian chant and is of the decidedly 'mystical' variety. The present quotation from his "Te Deum," signed, inscribed and dated 1996 on a 6 x 4 inch card. Overall in fine condition.
Uncommon AMQS from the influential and controversial German composer. A single measure of unidentified music, signed and dated 4. IV. 92 on a 5 x7 inch card and in very fine condition.
AMQS from the French composer of Polish birth who was also a celebrated concert pianist. Three measures marked "Lento espressivo" from his 1963 "Fantasie for Violin and Piano," boldly signed and dated April, 1965. On paper mounted to card, 8 x 13 cm. Fine.