Vintage sheet music Fantasy on William Tell Rossini Tavan

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Description

An antique musical score, presented in booklet form, titled "Fantaisie sur Guillaume Tell" (Fantasy on William Tell) after the opera by G. Rossini, arranged by E. Tavan. The cover features elegant typography, typical of the late 19th or very early 20th century, with large black letters and discreet graphic embellishments. The edition is signed "Paris, Margueritat, Éditeur, 21, Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle," suggesting a historical Parisian publisher specializing in classical music.

The booklet visible in the photo has a clean front face, with a slight patina of age and a few small brown spots on the surface, mainly on the upper right part. The inscription "G. DRAVET" is visible at the top left, likely a mark of ownership or a period stamp.

The graphic composition is meticulous, alternating between decorative lettering ("Fantaisie") and more sober characters for other mentions (title, authors, orchestral indications). Several technical details are printed at the bottom of the page, indicating different orchestral versions and period prices, enhancing the documentary interest of the object for musicians or lovers of antique scores.

The entire visible front face shows no tears or significant creases. The corners are slightly blunted, bearing witness to past use, but the structure of the booklet appears preserved. No additional decoration is visible on the cover, which remains simple and elegant, true to the editorial tradition of classical French scores.

The black print on slightly yellowed cream paper gives this booklet an authentically vintage look. No gilded or colored elements appear on this face. The publication details and period prices are perfectly legible, adding additional historical and informative value to the whole.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. Some signs of age visible (small spots, blunted corners), but the cover is generally clean and legible. Back cover, interior, and condition of pages not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Gioachino Rossini's opera "William Tell," created in 1829, is most famous for its overture, which has become iconic in popular culture and frequently adapted into concert pieces or fantasies for various instruments. Arrangements like E. Tavan's were common during the Belle Époque to allow amateur orchestras and ensembles to play major opera tunes at home or in society.

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