Old sheet music booklet Fantasy on Les Saltimbanques L. Ganne opera Margueri

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Description

This sheet music booklet presents the work "Fantaisie sur les Saltimbanques", an adaptation of L. Ganne's opéra-comique, arranged by E. Tavan. The cover features an elegant typographic composition, characteristic of early 20th-century French music editions. The main title is printed in large capital letters, while additional information is neatly arranged below, giving the whole a sober and professional appearance.

In the upper left part of the cover, the mention "G. Dravet" is visible, likely the name of a former owner or performer. The paper has a slightly ivory appearance, typical of old editions, with a matte texture visible in the photograph. No decoration or illustration is present on this side, emphasizing the utilitarian style characteristic of orchestral and piano scores of this period.

The visible page indicates the publisher "Margueritat, Éditeur, 7 ter, Cour des Petites-Écuries, Paris", a publishing house renowned for its musical publications. Orchestration details are also mentioned: "Orchestre complet" (full orchestra), "Petit Orchestre à 8 parties au choix" (small orchestra with 8 optional parts), "Edition Piano dans le même ton" (piano edition in the same key), as well as prices from that era. These details confirm its professional use by conductors and instrumentalists.

The booklet is photographed standing on a wooden surface, with a library of sheet music in the background, highlighting its authenticity and original musical environment. There is a slight patina on the edges, with no tears or visible annotations on the cover.

The typography, layout, and publisher's address suggest an edition likely dating from the very beginning of the 20th century, a period when the opéra-comique "Les Saltimbanques" enjoyed great success in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight signs of use and handling marks on the cover visible in the photo. No major tears or stains apparent on the shown side.

Did you know? Louis Ganne's opéra-comique "Les Saltimbanques" premiered in 1899 in Paris and remains one of the emblematic works of the popular French repertoire of the Belle Époque. Margueritat editions were known for the quality of their scores, distributed to musical societies and amateur orchestras throughout France.

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