Old sheet music booklet Fantaisie sur la Petite Mariée Lecocq opéra-bouffe

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Description

This old booklet is a musical score titled "Fantaisie sur la Petite Mariée," arranged by E. Tavan based on Lecocq's opéra-bouffe. The cover features elegant typography, typical of late 19th or very early 20th-century French music editions, with decorative initials and a meticulous black composition on a cream background.

The main title, "LA PETITE MARIÉE," is printed in large central characters, surrounded by stylized floral decorative elements. The author of the opéra-bouffe, Lecocq, is prominently displayed, as is the arranger E. Tavan, mentioned just below. In the upper left corner, the name "G. Dravet" is indicated, likely the original owner or a former performer.

The bottom of the page details the different editions and prices available at the time: full orchestra, conductor's violin, small 8-part orchestra, separate parts, and piano edition. The publisher, Marguéritat, is clearly indicated with its address in Paris (21, Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle), confirming the French origin of this edition.

The visible page shows some discreet signs of age: light handling marks, small stains, and slightly creased corners, typical of a booklet that has circulated but remained generally in good condition. The print remains clear and legible, with no apparent tears or missing parts on the displayed side.

This type of old score is sought after for its musical interest, but also for the beauty of its layout and its history linked to French opéra-bouffe. The graphic design clearly evokes the Belle Époque, with a refined aesthetic characteristic of this period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Signs of use, small stains, and slightly blunted corners visible on the cover, well-preserved print.

Did you know? Jacques Offenbach and Charles Lecocq are among the most influential composers of 19th-century French opéra-bouffe. "La Petite Mariée," created in 1875, is one of Lecocq's major works, often adapted and arranged for various ensembles, which explains the diversity of editions offered by Parisian publishers of the time.

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