Autograph letter to Count von Oppersdorf describing the Fifth Symphony, no place or date [Vienna, March 1808]. 3 pages, 4to, watermark “C & E Honig,” integral autograph address panel, seal, seal tear repaired affection two words of text. Item Information Material Type Letter from Beethoven Record Number Lf46 Catalog Concordance Anderson L166; BG 325 Auction Information Auction House Sotheby's (London) Lot Number 285 Bibliographical Reference Notes auction index 1996-2005 Date of Sale 5/15/1996 Sender Ludwig van Beethoven Recipients Count von Oppersdorf Sold to Private collector location unknown Pricing Information Treasures Tracking Manuscript Estimate Price 40,000-45,000 GBP Sale Price 56500 GBP Sale Price in U.S Currency $85315.00 Hammer Price 50000 GBP