Antique Sheet Music Fantasy Les Mousquetaires au Couvent Varney Tavan vintage

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Description

This antique sheet music features the cover of the musical booklet "Fantaisie sur Les Mousquetaires au Couvent" based on L. Varney's opéra-comique, arranged by E. Tavan. The document is distinguished by its elegant and refined typography, typical of the late 19th or very early 20th century, with decorative lettering for the word "Fantaisie" and a hierarchical arrangement of musical and editorial information.

The visible side shows cream or slightly ivory paper, with a few discreet stains and signs of age, particularly in the lower corners. The inscription "G. Dravet" appears at the top left, probably the name of an owner or former musician. All text is printed in black, with different font sizes to distinguish the title, the composer (L. Varney), and the arranger (E. Tavan).

At the bottom of the page, there is the publisher's mention "Paris Margueritat, 21 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle," as well as the period prices for the different orchestral and piano versions. The mention "Tous droits d’Edition et de Reproduction réservés" (All Publishing and Reproduction Rights Reserved) also appears, confirming the authenticity of an antique edition.

The visible cover does not feature an illustration, but its sober graphic style and the use of ornamental fonts attest to a professional edition from the Belle Époque period. There is a slight patina on the paper, typical of old sheet music that has been kept in a library or musical collection.

The sheet music is placed on a wooden table, with a bookshelf of old books in the background, which highlights its heritage and vintage character. No major missing parts or tears are visible on the displayed side, only slight signs of use.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some stains and signs of age visible on the cover, slightly marked corners. No apparent structural defects on the visible side.

Did you know? Louis Varney's opéra-comique "Les Mousquetaires au Couvent" premiered in Paris in 1880 and remains one of the major works of the French lyrical repertoire of the 19th century. Fantaisies based on opera themes were very popular at the time, allowing musicians to perform the great successes of the Parisian stages at home.

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