Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791). Variations pour le Clavecin ou Piano Forte. [K. 353]. Vienne: [Artaria & Co.]. [1801]. First edition, 6th issue. Air and 12 Variations on "La Belle Francoise." Oblong folio. Title, 8 pp. Engraved throughout. [PN] 87. All but the title and first page printed from the plates of the first issue. Haberkamp p. 151: "Die platten waren 1801 an Carlo Artaria übergegangen, der das Werk aufgrund der alten platten neu auflegte. Titel un s.1 sing dabei neu gestochen...In beiden eingesehenen Exemplaren sind die VN links und der Preis auf der Titelseite kaum erkennbar, möglicherweise getilgt"). "No: 2." written in ink on the title page, the original printed price "40X -" still visible lower right, "A Vienne" remaining, but the rest of the publisher's imprint wiped out (as described in Haberkamp). In fine condition, an excellent wide-margined copy, contained in an attractive marble paper folder.



12 Variations in E-flat major on the French song "La belle Françoise." "These variations are among the finest of all those written by Mozart." (William Cowdery, "The Compleat Mozart," p. 319)