Lot of antique books solfège sheet music music method Lemoine 19th 20th century

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Description

This lot comprises several antique works dedicated to learning solfège and music, as seen in the photograph. It notably includes various volumes of the famous "Solfège des Solfèges" published by Henry Lemoine & Cie, as well as methods for piston instruments and an answer booklet for collective music instruction. The covers feature classic typographies from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with yellowed or browned paper, typical of old editions.

The main titles, perfectly legible on the covers, include: "Solfège des Solfèges" (several volumes and editions), "Grande Méthode de Bugle, de Trompette Moderne et d’Instruments à Pistons" by A. Petit, and "Réponses" by L. Donne. The majority of the works are signed by the publishing houses Henry Lemoine & Cie (Paris and Brussels) and Alphonse Leduc (Paris), renowned publishers in the musical field. Some booklets indicate authors such as A. Danhauser, L. Lemoine, and Albert Lavignac.

The visible works vary in format, from large notebooks to soft brochures. Several copies show significant signs of wear: folded corners, tears, stains, detached or missing pages, and traces of ancient handling. The paper, in colors ranging from light beige to brown, testifies to a period patina. Some handwritten annotations or stamps are visible on certain covers, reinforcing the authentic character of these historical scores and teaching methods.

The lot includes at least seven distinct works, all related to music education, solfège, and instrumental practice. The careful layout, old typographic printing, and diversity of the booklets make it an evocative collection of French music pedagogy from the 19th and 20th centuries. The titles, authors, and publishers are clearly identifiable on most pieces, offering a good representation of antique music publishing.

These books and scores are presented in bulk, some in better condition than others. The collection illustrates the richness of past music education publishing, with a variety of volumes intended for practice, study, and musical examination.

Condition

Used set sold as is. Works show significant signs of wear: folds, tears, stains, crumpled corners, partially detached pages, paper browning, and handwritten annotations visible on some covers. Lot intended for documentary, decorative, or educational use, with defects inherent to their age.

Did you know? A. Danhauser and L. Lemoine's "Solfège des Solfèges" is one of the most widely circulated solfège methods in France since the late 19th century, used in conservatories and music schools for the musical training of several generations of students.

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