Vintage musical score booklet, "Fantaisie sur Galathée" by Dravet, Massé, Tavan

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Description

This old booklet is a musical score titled "Fantaisie sur Galathée", arranged by E. Tavan, based on Massé's opera. In the top left corner is the name G. Dravet. The cover features period artistic typography, with large ornate letters for the main title and secondary mentions in finer type. This booklet is published by Margueritat, a publisher in Paris, as indicated at the bottom of the page, "21 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle".

The visible side shows a frontispiece or title page, typical of 19th-century musical scores, with a neat and decorative layout. The mentions specify the different orchestral versions and the prices of the time, which testifies to a professional edition and a distribution intended for musicians. The paper has a slightly yellowed appearance, revealing its age, and some visible traces of wear or small stains, particularly in the lower right.

The graphic style, the choice of fonts and the publisher's address clearly place this booklet in an antique aesthetic, probably from the late 19th or early 20th century. The edges of the booklet are slightly irregular, which is common for scores that have gone through several decades.

The visible text also mentions the different purchase options for full orchestra, small orchestra, separate parts and piano edition, which reflects the flexibility of use for different musical ensembles. The mention "Tous droits d’édition et de reproduction réservés" (All publishing and reproduction rights reserved) is typical of this period.

The cover has no illustration other than decorative calligraphy; no color is visible, the document being printed in black on cream or white paper slightly patinated by time.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is. Visible traces of wear, small stains and yellowing of the paper, slightly marked corners. Please examine the photo carefully to judge the state of preservation.

Did you know? The opera "Galathée" was composed by Victor Massé and premiered in 1852 in Paris. This type of instrumental fantasy, arranged for various ensembles, allowed the themes of famous operas to be popularized in salons and small formations, before the era of sound recording.

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