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Symphony no. 9, Opus 125

Sinfonie mit Schluss-Chor über Schillers ode “An die Freude,” Opus 125. Mainz: Schott, 1826.First edition of the score with subscribers’ list, but without metronome markings. Eleborate engraved title with royal arms, engraved music, with final blank, early 19th century half calf binding, rebacked and recornered, without publisher’s wrappers.
Item Information
Material Type
First edition
Record Number
Fe311
Works
Opus 125
Previous Owners
R. Cocks, Henry Forbes
Provenance
R. Cocks (subscriber’s copy); Henry Forbes (1804-1858), pianist and composer (his bookplate and signature on the front pastedown).
Catalog Concordance
Kinsky/Halm, p. 377; Fuld, p. 563; Hoboken 501.
Auction Information
Auction House
Sotheby's (London)
Lot Number
17
Date of Sale
5/19/2006
Sold to
unknown
Pricing Information
Estimate Price
3000-4000 GBP
Sale Price
15500 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$29238.00