Scribal manuscript revised by Beethoven for Fidelio, coda to no. 14 and “Er sterbe!.” 8 pp. oblong folio, 23 x 32 cm, 16-staves, fitted half-calf folder, in brown ink with Beethoven’s revisions in ink and pencil. Item Information Material Type Corrected copy Record Number Cc8 Works Opus 72 Previous Owners Fritz Schubart Provenance from the collection of Fritz Schubart of Dresden (1937). Sold at Sotheby’s 1999 on behalf of the charity “A.D.A.P.T.” Sold at Christie’s (London), 6/29/95 for £20,000; offered again at Sotheby’s (London) 12/5/97 for £20,000-25,000, unsold. Auction Information Auction House Sotheby's (London) Lot Number 25 Bibliographical Reference Notes auction index 1996-2005 Date of Sale 5/21/1999 Sold to unknown Pricing Information Treasures Tracking Manuscript Estimate Price 30,000-40,000 GBP Sale Price 34500 GBP Sale Price in U.S Currency $55890.00 Hammer Price 30000 GBP