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ALS from Joseph Joachim to an unnamed violinist

Autograph letter signed from Joseph Joachim to an unnamed violinist written from London written when Joachim was 30 years old, describing the violin styles of major performers of his day ... discussing works he might perform at this debut with the Royal Philharmonic Society on May 27, 1844, expressing reservations about playing Beethoven's Violin Concerto. 4 p., octavo (20 x 12.5 cm), [London, May 1844].
Item Information
Material Type
Letter about Beethoven
Record Number
La61
Auction Information
Auction House
Sotheby's (London)
Lot Number
48
Bibliographical Reference
BJ 26/1
Date of Sale
6/9/2010
Sender
Joseph Joachim
Pricing Information
Estimate Price
1,500-2,000 GBP
Sale Price
1,250 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$1807.00