Vintage sheet music fantasy Beethoven E. Tavan Margueritat Paris booklet

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Description

This antique sheet music, titled "1re Mosaïque sur Beethoven" by E. Tavan, is a musical booklet published by Margueritat in Paris. The visible cover features a typical early 20th-century layout, with understated graphic ornaments and a coat of arms in the upper left corner. The whole is printed in black on slightly ivory-toned paper, visible in natural light.

The front cover displays the title of the work in large characters, followed by the mention "Répertoire d?Orchestre pour Cafés-Concerts, Casinos et Sociétés Symphoniques" (Orchestra Repertoire for Café-Concerts, Casinos, and Symphonic Societies). Several price indications are printed at the bottom of the page, detailing the different versions available (full orchestra with conductor piano, 8-part orchestra, doubling, solo conductor violin, solo conductor piano).

The publisher's name, Margueritat, and its address "21, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris," appear clearly at the bottom of the page, attesting to the French origin of this edition. The booklet also bears the mention "Tous droits de reproduction et d?exécution réservés" (All reproduction and performance rights reserved).

The typography and graphic style, with decorative borders and stylized floral elements, recall musical editions from the first half of the 20th century. The sheet music appears to be intended for professional or semi-professional use, particularly for café-concert orchestras or symphonic societies, as specified on the cover.

The overall condition observed on the visible side is good: the paper shows slight signs of age, especially on the edges, but no tears or annotations are visible on the cover. The print remains clear, without significant discoloration. The texture of the paper reveals a slight grain typical of old editions.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. Shows signs of age and use consistent with antique sheet music, with no major apparent defects on the visible cover.

Did you know? Sheet music published by Margueritat in Paris was renowned for its distribution among professional and semi-professional musicians in the early 20th century. This type of booklet made it possible to offer accessible orchestral adaptations for café-concert orchestras, a booming musical sector at that time.

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