{"product_id":"livret-partitions-fantaisie-sur-le-prophete-ancien-e-tavan-meyerbeer-vintage","title":"Sheet music booklet Fantasy on Le Prophète by E. Tavan after Meyerbeer vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old musical score booklet presents \"Fantaisie sur Le Prophète\", an adaptation of G. Meyerbeer's opera, arranged by E. Tavan. The cover, visible in the photo, features elegant typography typical of the late 19th or early 20th century, with refined graphic ornaments around the title. The printing highlights the names of the composers and the publisher, reinforcing the authentic appearance of this musical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet shows a title page printed in black on cream paper, with a slight patina and some signs of age, including a visible stain in the upper right corner. In the upper left corner is the discreet stamp \"G. Dravet\", probably a former owner or music teacher. The publisher is clearly mentioned at the bottom of the page: \"Paris MARGUERITAT, Editeur, 21, Boulev. Bonne Nouvelle\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout indicates different orchestration options for this fantasy, with price details for full orchestra, solo violin, small orchestra with 8 parts, and piano edition. The mentions \"Separate parts\" and \"Piano Edition in the same key\" confirm that this is material intended for musical performance, valued for its pedagogical or concert use at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire booklet exudes a vintage atmosphere, enhanced by the slightly yellowed hue of the paper and the small traces of wear on the visible edges. The graphic style and typographic information suggest a period edition, true to the French musical publishing practices of the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows signs of age: stain on top right, general patina, slightly creased corners. \"G. Dravet\" stamp on the cover. See photo for exact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera \"Le Prophète\", created in Paris in 1849, enjoyed immense European success and inspired numerous arrangements for orchestra and piano, such as this fantasy by E. Tavan. These adaptations allowed amateur or professional musicians to replay great opera arias at home, long before the advent of sound recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in antique and musical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique scores, musical booklet, Fantaisie Le Prophète, Meyerbeer, E. Tavan, vintage sheet music, 19th century opera, Belle Époque music, Margueritat edition, antique piano score, rare vintage score, opera score, antique sheet music\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489322553671,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_af0f2837-3a92-4eaa-8e09-054490e9b748.jpg?v=1785626104","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livret-partitions-fantaisie-sur-le-prophete-ancien-e-tavan-meyerbeer-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}