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Mendelssohn's copies of Beethoven's piano trios

Mendelssohn's copies of Beethoven's piano trios, bound for him and signed on the fly leaf, containing editions of opp. 1, 11, 44, 70, 97, 121a, with first editions of WoO 38 and WoO 39. Leipzig, Vienna & Frankfurt: Peters, Haslinger, F.P. Dunst, 1829-1830. 11 editions in one volume, with the parts for violin and cello loosely inserted, folio (ca. 32 x 25 cm.), engraved music (WoO 38 and 39 lithographed), engraved dedication leaf to op. 97, contemporary German romantic presentation binding, green calf, gilt spine and edges, gilt gauffering.
Item Information
Material Type
Early edition
Record Number
Ee271
Works
Opus 1, 11, 44, 70, 97, 121a, WoO 38, WoO 39
Previous Owners
Felix Mendelssohn
Provenance
Felix Mendelssohn
Auction Information
Auction House
Sotheby's (London)
Lot Number
91
Date of Sale
12/4/2007
Sold to
unknown
Pricing Information
Estimate Price
2,000-3,000 GBP
Sale Price
2,250 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$4644.00