5 vol. Early 19th Century Leather Bound albums engraved musical scores Septets

Description: Item Description: Early half of the 19th Century, a set of five leather bound albums of engraved musical scores, titled Septets for Basso, Viola 2ndo, Violoncello, Flute, Violino 2ndo. Full leather covers, hand written penned labels. Published by Monzani & Hill Music Sellers, London. Comprises: Mozart Grand Symphonies No. 1-6 adapted by J.B. Cimador, Grand Overtures 7-12 and Grand Symphonies 13-15 adapted by G. Massi; Beethoven Grand Symphonies 1,2,3 adapted by G. Massi; 4,5,6 dedicated to Duke of Cambridge by W. Watts; Beethoven's Grand Overture arranged by A. Betts; Cherubini's Grand Overtures arranged by W. Watts. Scattered tipped in sheets throughout that are variations from the engraved music. Approx. Measurements: 13.375 x 9.875 x 1 inches Condition: by type:flute: Good condition, worn, rubbed and abrasions to covers, edgewear and chipping, particularly at edges of the spine and hinge. Some splitting to hinges, foxing, spotting. Owners stamp on flyleaf and back pastedown, also a few scattered penciled notes. A few closed tears to margins. Several blank pages within. Violoncello: Good condition, worn, rubbed and abrasions to covers, edgewear and chipping, particularly at edges of spine and hinge. Pages intact, some splitting to hinges, foxing, spotting. Owners stamp on flyleaf and back pastedown, also a few scattered penciled notes. Some splitting at the hinge especially at back pages with some chipping to edges. A few closed tears to margins. Three sheets near the back are stuck together toward the joints, we are leaving as is. Viola 2ndo: Good condition, worn, rubbed and abrasions to covers, edgewear and chipping, particularly at edges of spine and hinge. Pages intact, some splitting to hinges, foxing, spotting. Owners stamp on flyleaf and back pastedown, also a few scattered penciled notes. Burn with some loss to page 5. Basso: Good condition, worn, loss to leather on front cover, discoloration on cover, rubbed and abrasions to covers, edgewear and chipping, particularly at edges of spine and hinge. Pages intact, some splitting to hinges, foxing, spotting. Owners stamp on flyleaf and back pastedown, also a few scattered penciled notes. Violino 2nd: Good condition, worn, rubbed and abrasions to covers, edgewear and chipping, particularly at edges of spine and hinge. Pages intact, some splitting to hinges, foxing, spotting. Owners stamp on flyleaf and back pastedown, also a few scattered penciled notes. A few closed tears to margins. Several blank pages within. Smudges on two pages. We have a fine selection of quality items for sale at Amphora Art & Antiques.International as well as domestic customers are welcome - please contact us with questions regarding shipping or listings, and we will assist you quickly.All items can be inspected in-person or are available for pickup from our large Wilmington, CA warehouse with no additional fee or charge.The authenticity of all items listed are guaranteed to be as represented - all efforts are taken to ensure accurate and descriptive condition reports and photographs.We reserve the right to use another shipping carrier other than what is listed to ensure your purchase arrives safely. Fedex cannot ship to a P.O. Box. Please contact us before or upon purchase if you have a preferred shipping carrier.

Price: 810 USD

Location: Wilmington, California

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