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(lithographic title), 32 pp.; Violin solo part: 3-15 pp. Engraved.
Slightly worn; title partially separated at spine. (17119) $175.
First Edition, later issue, of this arrangement. Krause 170.
258. MENDELSSOHN. [Op. 70]. Elias Ein Oratorium nach
Worten des alten Testaments.[Piano-vocal score]. Bonn: N.
Simrock [PN 4823] , [ca. 1851]. Octavo. Plain paper wrappers
with green printed paper label to upper. 1f. (title), 138 pp.
Engraved. Binding worn; spine partially lacking; previous
owner's name to front free endpaper; signatures and handstamp to
title. Worn; minor to moderate foxing and soiling throughout.
(21079) $60.
259. MENDELSSOHN. Società del Quartetto di Firenze.
Collection of 8 Mendelssohn string quartets in full score, pocket
edition. Firenze: G.G. Guidi, [ca. 1865-74]. 2 volumes. Small
quarto. Quarter red cloth with marbled boards, paper labels titled
in manuscript to spine. Volume I: 84, iv; 80, iv; 80, iv; 64, iv pp.
Volume II: 64, vi; 112, vi; 156, iv; 96, vi pp. Contains op. 1; op.
2; op. 3; op. 12; op. 18; op. 44 nos. 1 and 2; and op. 87, each
accompanied by a printed list of the members of the quartet
society of Florence at the time.Bindings slightly worn, rubbed
and bumped. Slightly worn and browned; a few leaves trimmed
just affecting imprint; contemporary signature to one title.
(21090) $100.
An early pocket edition of Mendelssohn's string quartets.
260. MENOTTI, Gian Carlo 1911-2007. Help, Help, The
Globolinks! An Opera in One Act for Children and People who
like Children. Sound Realization of Electronic
Selections/Eckhard Maronn. [Piano-vocal score]. New York:
Schirmer, [1969]. Folio. Wrappers. 2ff. (title, cast list), 113 pp.
Wrappers slightly worn. (20205) $50.
Commissioned by the State Opera of Hamburg, this work had its
first performance there, on a double bill with Menotti's Amahl
and the Night Visitors, on December 21, 1969.
Scrapbook with Original Photographs of
Mexican Musicians
261. [MEXICO]. Scrapbook containing original
photographs, newspaper clippings, letters and associated
materials relating to the traditional National Orchestra of Mexico
and their tours in Germany and Switzerland in 1927. Oblong
folio. Dark brown simulated leather with photograph of male in
traditional costume to upper. 15ff. The approximately 25
photographs include portraits of the composer and leader of the
orchestra, Ernesto Mangas, as well as group and individual
portraits of singers and instrumentalists. Apparently owned by
Walter Sapora, impresario for the Orchestra, with his business
card and photograph laid down to inner upper board. Slightly
worn but in very good condition overall. (21203) $450.
262. MEYER THE ELDER, Philip James ?1737-ca.
1820. A Collection of Hymns and Psalms, arranged for the Piano
Forte or the Harp alone To which are added some Songs, by
Handel, an Introduction, and several Hymns, expressly Composed
for this work by Ph. J. Meyer Senr. [1st Book]. [Separate score
for harp and voice and piano and voice]. London: Printed for Mr.
Meyer by Rt. Birchall, [ca. 1815]. Folio. Contemporary plain blue
wrappers. Harp: 1f. (title, list of subscribers), [1] (blank), 2-21 pp.
With intials of composer to title. Piano: 1f. (title), [1] (blank), 2-
21 pp. Engraved throughout. Minor to moderate staining to piano
part; corners of several leaves creased. Wrappers worn and torn.
The majority of subscribers are women. (16802) $165.
No copies located on WorldCat (OCLC). COPAC (one copy at
the British Library). Meyer, born in Strasbourg, pursued his
particular interest in the harp in Paris where, in 1767, he
published a method for the instrument. He was at one time a
student of J.S. Bach's student Müthel. He settled in London in
1784, where he is said to have been the first performer there on
the pedal harp. Highfill et al, Vol. 10, pp. 208-9.
263. MIHALOVICH, Ödön [Edmund] von 1842-1929.
Ballade für grosses Orchester nach Strachnitz Dichtung Das
Geisterschiff. [Full score]. Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne [PN 22584],
[1879]. Octavo. Purple cloth, original publisher's printed
wrappers bound in. 91 pp. Ex-library with library stamps, etc.
Binding worn, rubbed and discolored; head and tail of spine
slightly frayed. Minor browning to margins; two signatures split.
(17984) $80.
Illustrated by Alfred Crowquill
264. [MINSTRELSY]. The St. James's Hall Christy
Minstrels' Christmas Annual. The illustrations by Alfred
Crowquill, engraved by Mr. James Lee. London: J.E. Adlard,
1868. Tall octavo. Original publisher's blindstamped royal blue
cloth with titling to boards gilt. 40 pp. Text within red line
borders with decorative corners. Finely-engraved illustrations
throughout, including many caricatures illustrating the songs.
Text by various authors, including Crowquill. While the music is
not present, composers' names are often noted. "Junior Garrick
Club" in manuscript to verso of title. Binding slightly worn.
(17635) $185.
Scarce. Not located in WorldCat OCLC.
265. MONTEMEZZI, Italo 1875-1952. Autograph
inscription to the Colombian musicologist Otto de Greiff signed
and dated New York, March 1941. Notated on card stock ca. 64 x
100 mm. (20527) $100.
The Composer Writes on Playing His Own Works
266. MOSZKOWSKI, Moritz 1854-1925. Autograph letter
signed, dated Paris, July 11, [18]99. 3 pp. of a bifolium. Octavo.
To Mr. Cavour. In German, with translation. Regarding
performing some piano pieces, including the Trio-Noveletten by
Gade for Leeds as an ensemble number and several of his 4-hand
works. I will inform Mr. Ayres that in this case he must study the
primo part, since I as the composer (who will play solo as well)
must take on the bass part..." Moszkowski goes on to say that he
has no compositions for cello and piano. I have only written
several pieces for cello with piano accompaniment, which he
states are not suitable for a concert. He says that he cannot accept
America, and that he will tell his correspondent the reasons for
this in person. Traces of early mounting; slightly worn and
creased at folds. (16594) $350.
267. MOSZKOWSKI. Autograph note signed "Maurice
Moszkowski" to Gabrielle Turpin. 1 p. 142 x 110 cms. Dated
"10/12," with autograph address panel postmarked Paris,
December 12, 1907. On mid-blue stationery with perforated
edges. In French. It is agreed. I will wait for you and also for
Mademoiselle Heu next Friday at 7:15. Thank you for having
accepted!" Slightly worn; creased at folds; small loss to right