Vintage 19th Century Carmen Bizet Sheet Music for Solo Violin by Margueritat, Paris

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Description

The booklet visible in the photo is an antique sheet music for solo violin, titled "Carmen," an iconic work by Georges Bizet. The cover clearly indicates that it is an adaptation for solo violin, taken from the opéra-comique in four acts "Carmen." The edition is signed Margueritat, publisher in Paris, with the address "21, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, 21" printed at the bottom of the title page.

The visible page features elaborate and decorative typography, characteristic of the late 19th century. The inscription "Répertoire moderne pour Violon seul" (Modern Repertoire for Solo Violin) at the top of the cover confirms this booklet's purpose as a solo score. All text is printed in black on paper that shows signs of age: some brown spots, typical of the patina of old paper, are visible on the front.

The mentions "En deux Suites" (In two Suites) and "Chaque 5f" (likely for 5 francs at the time) can be distinguished, which gives an indication of the commercial structure of the edition. The name "Georges Bizet" is highlighted in the center of the page with ornate lettering. No illustrated decor appears; the whole remains sober and classic, focused on musical information.

The spine of the booklet appears slightly curved, which is common for this type of antique sheet music. The paper has retained a matte texture, with some marks of time, but no tears or visible loss on the photographed cover. The general presentation evokes an authentic object, true to the musical aesthetic of the Belle Époque.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of brown spots and age-related wear marks on the visible front. No apparent tears on the photographed cover.

Did you know? Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen," created in Paris in 1875, quickly became one of the most performed lyrical works in the world. Adaptations for solo instruments, such as the violin, allowed its melodies to be popularized among a wide audience from the late 19th century onwards, well beyond opera halls.

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