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- Page 15 -- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66, "Bilder aus Osten. für Klavier zu vier Händen, Opus 66, revidiert von Alfred Dörffel" Peters: Frankfurt, [late 20th C]. Pl.n: 7045. Oblong. 27 pp. Paper cover. Former owner's label and minor smudge on cover, otherwise as new. MUS-10498 $25Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Etudes for Piano, Op. 10, "VI Etudes de Concert pour le Pianoforte composées d'aprés des Caprices de Paganini, op. 10" Hofmeister: Leipzig, 1835. Pl.n: 2059. Hofmann p. 25. first edition. Engraved. Quarto. 21 pp.MUS-06318 $325InquireVery good condition; spine reinforced with cloth tape. Title page stamped "London. Novello, Ewer & Co."
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Faschingsschawnk aus Wien. Fantasiebilder für das Piano-forte Pietro Mechetti q.m Carlo: Vienna, 1841. Pl.n: 3485. Hofmann p. 65. Second edition. Engraved. Quarto. 23 pp. Inserted into modern covers with linen spine. Pages a little thumbed, but overall very good.MUS-11117 $250InquireHeretofore, we called this a first edition. However, according to the new thematic catalogue, the first imprint of 1831 has plate numbers in the form "P.M. N° 3485.“ while the second one has new plates with "P. M. 3485.“
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) IV Märsche für das Pianoforte, op. 76 F. Whistling: Leipzig, 1851. Pl.n: 528. first edition, Second Issue. Engraved. Large quarto. 25 pp. Outer covers detached and a little frayed, otherwise very good.MUS-06301 $200Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Jugend-Album. 43 Kleine Clavier-Stücke für die Jugend. Op. 68 J. Schuberth & Co.: Leipzig, ca 1866. Pl.n: 4062-9. Hofmann p. 151. Early Edition. Quarto. 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 pp. Overall excellent; disbound.MUS-11120 $125InquireAn early edition that includes three more pieces than the first edition of 1846.
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Kinderscenen. Leichte Stücke für das Pianoforte. Op. 15 Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, ca 1842. Pl.n: 6016. Hofmann p. 41. Early Edition. Engraved. Quarto. 20 pp. Cover quite stained and bearing previous owner's name and dealer stamps; occasional spotting throughout.MUS-11119 $200InquireMusic presented within blue decorative borders. Although not the first, a lovely early edition.- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Lieder, Op. 29. "Drei Gedichte von Emanuel Geibel" Schott: Mainz, 1981. Folio. 32 facsimile pp. Boards. As new. FAC-01009 $75Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Nachtstücke for Piano, Op. 23, "Nachtstücke für das Piano-forte" Pietro Mechetti q.m Carlo: Vienna, 1840. Pl.n: "P.M. No. 3288". Hofmann p. 59. first edition. Engraved. Quarto. 19 pp. Spine reinforced with green paper tape. Cover heavily spotted and all edges of pages; water stain at upper right throughout.MUS-06306 $60Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Neujahrslied von Friedrich Rückert für Chor mit Begleitung des Orchesters. Op. 144, Clavierauszug J. Rieter-Biedemann: Winterthur. Pl.n: 193. Hofmann p. 315. first edition of piano-vocal score. Engraved. Large quarto. 55 pp. Overall good, with original outer covers chipped and detached and one page torn at right margin.MUS-11121 $200Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Ouverture für grosses Orchester zu Manfred. Op. 115. Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, [1888]. Pl.n: V.A. 850. Small quarto. 71 pp. Green buckram boards with inlaid cherub decoration on front cover. An attractive copy overall and very clean internally. Binding separated between pp. 8-9 and coming loose generally. Spine with minor rubbing.MUS-14622 $150InquirePublished in 1888 based on plate number and as part of Breitkopf und Härtel's Volksausgabe series. A charming little edition, formerly the copy of musicologist Sigmund Leverie.- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Papillons Op. 2 [Facsimile] Nach dem Autograph und der Originalausgabe Universal: Vienna, 1973. Folio. A 16-page printed edition + 14 pp. of manuscript facsimile in a separate fasicle + 2 pp. of commentary in German, French and English. Wrappers. As new. FAC-10356 $35Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Papillons, Op. 2, "Papillons for le Pianoforte seul, op. 2" Fr. Kistner: Leipzig, 1860. Pl.n: 979. Hofmann p. 5. Fourth Edition. Engraved. Quarto. 11 pp. Fair condition. A little sunned; a few minor tears and tape repairs.MUS-06307 $65Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Phantasiestücke for Piano, Op. 12, "Phantasiestücke für das Pianoforte, op. 12" Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, ca 1842. Pl.n: 5835 a, 5835 b. Hofmann p. 29. first edition, Second Issue. Lithographed. Quarto. 15 + 19 pp. Minor browning towards last pages; otherwise fine.MUS-06309 $275InquireContains both "Heft I" and "Heft II."
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Phantasiestücke for Piano, Op. 12, "Phantasiestücke für das Pianoforte, op. 12" Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, ca 1842. Pl.n: 5835 a, 5835 b. Hofmann p. 29. first edition, second issue. Lithographed. Quarto. 15 + 19 pp. Both disbound.MUS-06310 $300InquireA fine copy containing both "Heft I" and "Heft II".
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 22, "Sonate No. II für das Pianoforte, op. 22" Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, ca 1842. Pl.n: 6177. Hofmann p. 57. first edition, Second Issue. Engraved. Quarto. 27 pp. Fine condition; disbound and stamp on cover.MUS-06313 $250Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Piano Sonata, Op. 14, "Grande Sonate pour le Pianoforte, op. 14" Schuberth & Co.: Hamburg, 1853. Pl.n: 1690. Hofmann p. 39. Second Edition. Engraved. Folio. 47 pp. A little spotting, particularly on cover, but otherwise a good copy.MUS-06298 $200Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Piano Trio, Op. 110. Drittes Trio (G-moll) für das Pianoforte, Violine und Violoncell Niels W. Gade zugeeignet...Op. 110. [Piano score and parts] Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, [1852]. Pl.n: 8509. first edition. Quarto. 43 + 11 + 11 pp. Disbound. Some foxing, minor browning around edges, otherwise very good.MUS-10651 $500More Images/InquirePiano score and separate parts. Hofmann p. 239.- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Selbstbiographische Notizen Robert Schumann Geselleschaft: 1977. Quarto. 4 facsimile pp. + 3 pp. of commentary. Paper wraps. Fine. FAC-01845 $40Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Symphonie No. IV. D moll: Introduction, Allegro, Romanze, Scherzo und Finale in einem Satze für grosses Orchester, Op. 120 Full score. Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, 1851. Pl.n: 8795. Hofmann p. 261. first edition. Small quarto. 165 pp. No binding, covers or wraps. Fair. Disbound, sections separated, chipping on title page upper edge. Inside pages clean.MUS-12823 $300Inquire- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Symphony No. 1, Op. 38, arranged, "Symphonie für grosses Orchester componirt und Sr. Majestät Könnige von Sachsen Friedrich August in tiefster Ehrfurcht zugeeignet von Robert Schumann. Klavierauszug zu vier Händen. Op. 38" Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, [1842]. Pl.n: 6683. first edition in this arrangement. Folio. 55 pp. Outer folio detached, title page sunned, minimal foxing throughout, otherwise very good. MUS-06317 $275Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Symphony No. 1, Op. 38. [Manuscript facsimile]. Robert Owen Lehman Foundation: New York, 1967. Quarto. xxvi pp. [sketches] + 196 pp. [symphony, inc. 6 pp. corrections/revisions at end]. Beige buckram boards with gold-stamped Schumann signature at front. Internally excellent. Small water stain on front cover; top of spine lightly bumped.FAC-10747 $375InquireA handsome presentation of the facsimile manuscript of Schumann's First Symphony.Schumann undertook the composition of this work at the encouragement of his wife, Clara, after having failed for years to premiere and publish a symphony. He wrote an entire draft in the course of four days in January 1839 and finished the orchestration the following month. The premiere that March was such a success that Schumann would consider the evening among the most important of his career.
- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Symphony No. 2, Op. 61, arranged, "Zweite Sinfonie für grosses Orchester componirt und seiner Majestät dem Könige von Schweden und Norwegen Oscar I ehrfurchtsvoll zugeeignet. von Robert Schumann. Op. 61...Vierhändiger Clavier-Auszug..(vom Componisten)" Whistling: Leipzig, [1848]. Pl.n: 431. first edition simultaneous with the full score. Folio. 59 pp. Title page repaired, minor chipping around edges, otherwise very good. MUS-06321 $400Inquire
- Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Symphony No. 3, Op. 97, arranged, "Dritte Symphonie (Es dur) für grosses Orchester von Robert Schumann. Op. 97...Vierhändiger Clavier-Auszug..." Simrock: Bonn, [1852]. Pl.n: 5063. first edition (Titelauflage of full score of 1851). Folio. 51 pp. Disbound. Very slight wear and minor bleedthrough on title page, otherwise very good. MUS-06294 $350InquireArrangement by Carl Reinecke.
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Symphony No. 4, Op. 120, arranged, "Symphonie No. IV. D moll Introduction, Allegro, Romanze, Scherzo u. Finale in einem Satze für grosses Orchester von Robert Schumann. Op. 120. Klavierauszug zu vier Händen" Breitkopf & Härtel: Leipzig, [1853]. Pl.n: 8742. first edition (issued shortly after first edition in parts and before the full score). Folio. 47 pp. Paper boards using original blue wrapper. Minimal foxing throughout, otherwise very good, with a deep impression on bright, crisp paper.MUS-10196 $400Inquire
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) Zweites Album für die Jugend [2 Händig]. 21 Clavierstücke für große und kleine kinder. Opp. 85 & 109. Jul. Schuberth & Co.: Leipzig & New York, [1863, as per Hofmann]. Pl.n: 2616. Quarto. 19 + 22 + 25 pp. Portrait engraving of Schumann with facsimile signature after table of contents. Purple buckram boards with decorative gilt stamping. In very good condition. Some transfer throughout, but music otherwise clean. Purple dealer stamp beneath portrait (not affecting). Binding a bit loose; spine sunned.MUS-15063 $125More Images/InquireWith a particularly nice portrait of Schumann (see images).
SCOTTISH MINSTREL VOLUMES The Scotish [sic] Minstrel, A Selection from the Vocal Melodies of Scotland Ancient & Modern, Arranged for the Piano Forte by R.A. Smith. Vols. I-VI. R.A. Smith, arr. Robert Purdie: Edinburgh, 1824. first edition. Engraved. Small quarto. Vols. I-II: 10 pp. preface + 108 pp. + 102 pp.; Vols. III-IV: 106 pp. + 104 pp; Vols. V-VI: 108 pp. + 104 pp. Scottish landscape vignette on every title page. Green three-quarter leather with marbled boards, end-papers, and edges. Spine with raised bands and gilt tooled compartments. In very good condition. All volumes quite clean and with crisp pages. Occasional light transfer throughout, typical for age. Edges of covers rubbed (esp. Vol. 3); detached front end-paper in Vol. 1.MUS-12844 $375More Images/InquireThe first edition of a six-volume collection of Scottish minstrel songs, bound together in three books in a handsome period binding. Informative prefaces from the editors accompany volumes one, five, and six and each volume contains its own index comprising dozens of songs.In the preface to the sixth volume, the editors proudly note the favourable regard that their collection so liberally experienced in the course of its serial publication. That regard truly must have been great, as WorldCat indicates second and third editions were issued by 1830.
Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) Concerto No. 1 for Piano, String Orchestra and Trumpet, Op. 35. Full score Edition de musique de l'état R.S.F.S.R." (Music Section of the State Publishing House): Moscow, 1935. Apparently a first edition of this arrangement but possibly the second edition. Large octavo. 59 pp. Linen boards. Overall very good except for upper spine has a tiny piece missing, covers faded on edges and paper quite toned. Spine sprung, first two pages detached.MUS-10057 $275InquireThe Concerto in C minor for Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra, Op. 35, was completed by Dmitri Shostakovich in 1933 and premiered on 15 October, 1933 by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra with Shostakovich at the piano, Fritz Stiedry conducting, and Alexander Schmidt playing the trumpet solos. Shostakovich recalled that he had initially planned to write a concerto for trumpet and orchestra but then added the piano to make it a double concerto; indeed, both instruments have equally prominent roles.Regarding the edition, although there was an edition published in the Soviet Union by Muzgiz in 1934, that initial publication featured the full score and the composer's own arrangement for two pianos. That wording is confusing but is followed by the statement that the 1935 edition is "scored uniquely for a solo piano, solo trumpet, and string orchestra." This edition seems to be a somewhat scarce and we have not located another copy.
This copy belonged to the American musicologist, editor and author Nathan Broder and is inscribed on the first blank, dated 1938, "to my dear friends the Broders", by music publisher Eugene Weintraub. Weintraub was a Russian-born music publisher who helped introduce the music of 20th century Russian composers to American audiences.
SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Weiland, Francis and A. Fletcher Stayman Old Independence Hall - Sheet Music Philadelphia, 1855. 5 pp. Overall very good and crisp condition except for slight browning on top and bottom edges, very slight foxing.MUS-10616 $150InquireA rare piece of American sheet music showing facsimiles of the autographs of all the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Engraved.
Siloti, Alexander (1863-1945) Autograph Transcription of J.S. Bach Siciliano (from BWV 1031). Signed "A. Siloti". To Madame B. Koutzen. March 1929. Large quarto. 2 pp. of music (4 pp. total). A clean manuscript in very good condition. Edges with some minor tears, creases, and cellophane tape repairs (tape just affecting the ends of four staves, but all music remains clear and legible).MAN-05920 $750InquireAn autograph manuscript transcription, in ink, of the Siciliano from J. S. Bach's Flute Sonata in E-flat major (BWV 1031). Signed and dated below the last stave to the wife of noted Russian-American violinist Boris Koutzen.Though known best as a pianist and pedagogue, Siloti was also a prolific arranger. He produced over two hundred transcriptions in the course of his career, with Bach's works figuring heavily in this output.
Alexander Siloti began his studies with Nicolai Rubinstein, Tchaikovsky, and Liszt. He toured frequently and gave premieres of works by Debussy, Rimsky-Korsakov, Sibelius, and Stravinsky, among many others. Tchaikovsky entrusted him with the editing of both of his piano concertos, and he counted Eugene Istomin, Marc Blitzstein, and his cousin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, among his distinguished pupils.Provenance: Estate of Boris Koutzen.
- Simpson, Christopher (1605-1669) and John JENKINS Divisions for Two Bass Viols Alamire: Belgium, 1993. Large quarto. 31 facsimile pp. Paper folder. Fine. FAC-07537 $30Inquire
SINGING METHOD Hastings, Thomas (1784-1872) Practical Lessons for the Voice: Consisting of Phrases, Sections, Periods, and Entire Movements of Melody in Score. To Which Are Prefixed the Rudiments of Music. Complied Principally for the Use of Schools. Revised and Enlarged. Utica, 1819. Second Edition. 8vo. 54 pp. Three-quarter red leather with marbled boards. A good copy with a nice period binding. Water stains through p. 25 and some spotting thereafter; pages otherwise clean. Small scuff on back cover at upper left.MTH-11345 $65More Images/Inquire
SIX DANCES FOR PIANO Dreÿ Polonoisen und Drey Walzer für's Pianoforte. Lübbers & Schubert.: Hamburg, n/d. Engraved. Oblong quarto. Disbound. Very minor ink transfer and a little spotting. Overall good.MUS-14924 $40InquireAn unattributed and undated group of waltzes and polonaises for keyboard. Likely published before 1860; Lübbers & Schubert seem to have been in business in the first half of the nineteenth century.- Smetana, Bedrich (1824-1884) The Bartered Bride, "Prodana nevesta". [piano/vocal score] Prague, 1944. Oblong folio. 58 pp. of facsimile + 23 pp. commentary in Czech. Three-quarter leather, gold-stamped spine with raised bands. Fine (corners & spine tips slightly rubbed). FAC-07559 $200InquireExtensive sketches for the piano/vocal score. The lengthy commentary includes analysis of each scene with incipits.
- Smetana, Bedrich (1824-1884) The Bartered Bride. "Prodana nevesta". [piano/vocal score] Narodnim Museu: Prague, 1923. Oblong quarto. 208 facsimile pp. Quarter leather, marbled boards. Corners, edges & spine tips somewhat frayed, otherwise fine. FAC-01037 $350Inquire
Smetana, Bedrich (1824-1884) Trio für Pianoforte, Violine und Violoncell. Op. 15. Schweers & Haake: Bremen, [c 1891]. Pl.n: H. P. 528. Quarto. 46 pp. [pno score]; 10 pp. [vln]; 10 pp. [vlc]. Piano score with original paper wraps, just beginning to detach at spine. A clean copy in very good condition. Front wrapper and pp. 1 of string parts with signature of former owner at top (not affecting).MUS-15549 $75InquirePiano score and parts.In 1891, Schweers & Haake acquired the publishing firm of Hugo Pohle, which in 1880 had published the first edition of this trio. Because this copy bears Pohle plate numbers, we believe it was printed using the first-edition plates.
Southwell, F.W. A Scotch, Divertimento for the Pianoforte, With Addl. Keys. Broderip & Wilkinson: London, [c 1798-1808]. Engraved. Quarto. 7 pp. Disbound. Title page and pp. 6-7 heavily soiled; very small hole at center of title page. Although a bit dusty overall, a readable copy with clean and crisp edges.MUS-09836 $25More Images/InquirePublished between 1798 and 1808, based on publisher's address.- Sperontes (1705-1750) Singende Muse an Der Kleisse VEB Deutscher Verlag: Leipzig, 1964. Octavo. 108 facsimile pp. Cloth with d/j in slipcase. Fine. FAC-01175 $75InquireA charming facsimile of Sperontes' most important work. Sperontes was the pseudonym of the German composer Johann Sigismund Scholze.
Spohr, Ludwig (1784-1859) Ottavo Concerto in modo di Scena cantante, per il Violino, con. Accompagnamento d'Orchestra. Op. 47. Presso C. F. Peters: Lipsia, [1820]. Pl.n: 1530. first edition. Engraved. Octavo. 12 pp. Disbound. Quite clean and crisp with minor transfer to some pages.MUS-06444 $60InquireSolo violin part only. Publication date as per WorldCat and Grove.- Spontini, Gaspare (1774-1851) La Vestale, Tragédie lyrique en 3 Actes, de Mr. De Jouy. Full Score Richault: Paris Second edition. Large quarto. 511 pp. Engraved. Half leather with marbled boards. Interior is excellent except for slight tears on title page and one on first page. Binding poor with rubs, tears, etc. MUS-10845 $375Inquire
Squire, William Henry (1855-1927) Album de Morceaux Caractéristiques pour le Violoncelle avec accompagnement du Piano. Op. 20, No. 4: Légende Augener & Co.: London, n/d. Pl.n: 10261. Quarto. 2 pp. [cello part] + 5 pp. [piano part]. Outer pages detached. A few minor chips and tears at margins, but otherwise very clean and good.MUS-07159 $25InquireWilliam Henry Squire was a widely admired English cellist at the turn of the twentieth century. Henry Wood praised his technique and tone, and Fauré was so taken with his style that he dedicated the Sicilienne, op. 78, to him. A composer and professor at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music, Squire wrote a good deal of didatic works for the cello that remain in use today, most notably in the Suzuki cello method books 5 and 6.- St. Cecilia St. Cecilia's Album Chiswick Press: London, 1942. Oblong octavo. 52 facsimile pp. Cloth gold-stamped boards with dustjacket. Fine. FAC-01176 $125InquireNumber seven of the Harrow replicas. A collection of 43 autograph musical quotations ranging from Dowland to Debussy.
Stegmayer, Ferdinand Sechs Lieder mit Begleitungs des Pianoforte. Werk 9. Rudolph Zesch: Berlin, n/d [likely 1830s]. Pl.n: 49. Engraved. Oblong quarto. 19 pp. Disbound. Minor spotting on the cover and some ink transfer throughout. Otherwise in very good condition.MUS-15200 $25InquireBound and sold together with:
Stegmayer, Ferdinand. Sechs Gesänge für Eine Singstimme mit Begleitung des Pianforte. Gedichte von Georg Keil. Op. 13. Fr. Kistner: Leipzig, [1835, based on plate number]. Pl.n. 1117. Engraved. Oblong quarto. 15 pp. A good copy with deep impressions. A former owner has jotted in pencil an English translation of the fourth song between the staves on p. 8.Ferdinand Stegmayer was the son of the Austrian composer Mattäus Stegmayer. He served as the Kapellmeister in Prague and Leipzig and founded the Vienna Singakademie in 1858.
Steibelt, Daniel (1765-1823) A Grand Concerto for the Piano Forte as performed by the Author with the utmost applause at the Opera Concert, Op. 33 Muzio Clementi & Co.: London Early Edition. Engraved. Quarto. Disbound (with pinholes from former binding at margin). In excellent condition. Minor bleed through. Manuscript pagination above printed pagination.MUS-07167 $75InquireThe solo part to Steibelt's Third Piano Concerto (the "Storm Concerto") with orchestral cues printed throughout.
Steibelt, Daniel (1765-1823) Celebrated Turkish Rondo, for the Piano Forte or Harp G. Walker: London, [c 1795-1823]. Engraved. Quarto. 5 pp. Disbound. Title page creased and stained, but music quite clean.MUS-07162 $35InquirePublished between 1795 and 1823, based on publisher's address.
Steibelt, Daniel (1765-1823) Fantaisie. Avec huit Variations sur la Ronde d'Aline et un Air des Maris Garçons. Pour le Piano Forte. Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter & Co.: London, [ca 1811-1823]. Early Edition. Engraved. Quarto. Disbound. In good condition overall; some browning/staining throughout. Manuscript pagination above printed pagination.MUS-07166 $35InquirePublished between 1811 and 1823, based on publisher's address.
Steibelt, Daniel (1765-1823) Grand Concerto A La Chasse, As performed by the Author with the utmost applause at the Opera Concerts, Op. 64. Joseph Dale: London, [ca 1805]. Early Edition. Engraved. Quarto. 29 pp. Disbound and all pages detached. Portion of p. 15 torn away (affecting three measures on pp. 15-16). A few minor chip/ tear to margins, ink transfer throughout. Otherwise in good condition.MUS-07161 $35InquirePiano part with orchestral cues. Published in or about 1805, based on publisher's address and the composition date.
Steibelt, Daniel (1765-1823) The favorite Pastoral Dance, from the favorite Ballet of La Belle Laitière, Composed & arranged for the Piano Forte. Rt. Birchall: London, [ca 1805]. Engraved. Quarto. 7 pp. Disbound. An excellent copy with minor bleed through. Manuscript pagination at top of each page.MUS-07168 $30Inquire- Steibelt, Daniel (1765-1823) Trois Sonates pour le Forte Piano avec Accompagnement de Flute ou Violon, op. 39 Pleyel: Paris, [c 1800]. Pl.n: n.p.n. Folio. 38 + 13 pp. Disbound. Some slight bleedthrough and a few discolored edges, otherwise fine. MUS-06405 $250InquirePiano part and separate flute/violin part.