{"product_id":"partition-ancienne-fantaisie-sur-rigoletto-verdi-tavana-paris-vintage-livret","title":"Vintage sheet music Fantaisie sur Rigoletto Verdi Tavana Paris booklet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old booklet is a musical score titled \"Fantaisie sur Rigoletto,\" arranged from G. Verdi's opera by E. Tavan. The cover features elegant and ornate typography, typical of musical editions from the late 19th or early 20th century, with large artistic lettering and decorative floral motifs in the background. The composer's name, G. Verdi, is in capital letters, as is the arranger's, E. Tavan, prominently displayed in the center of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edition is signed Paris MARGUERITAT, Editeur, 21 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, attesting to its Parisian publication and giving this booklet heritage value for collectors of antique musical editions. Visible indications specify the different orchestral versions available, as well as the prices of the time (\"Orchestre complet: 4 f. net,\" \"Edition Piano dans le même ton: 2 f. net\"). These details indicate the professional or educational use of the score at the time of its publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet has a paper cover with a slightly yellowed appearance, typical of old documents, with a small visible wear mark on the lower right corner. The margins show a few tiny marks of age, without affecting readability. The inscriptions are clear and the black ink well-preserved. The name \"G. Dravet\" appears at the top left, likely belonging to a previous owner or musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style and layout reflect the care taken in presenting scores of this period, with an alternation of handwritten and printed characters, as well as engraved ornaments. This type of booklet was common for popular works adapted for different musical ensembles, making opera accessible to various orchestras and pianists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Moderate signs of wear on the cover, slightly dog-eared lower right corner, pages visibly well-preserved and inscriptions perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nGiuseppe Verdi's opera \"Rigoletto,\" created in 1851 in Venice, is one of the composer's major works. Fantasias and arrangements for orchestra or piano were very popular in the late 19th century, allowing lyrical works to be performed in salons or at private concerts, well beyond the opera stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping from France. Professional seller specializing in antique documents and musical scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique sheet music, musical booklet, Fantaisie sur Rigoletto, Verdi, E. Tavan, Margueritat Paris, sheet music, vintage opera, piano score, 19th century music, orchestral arrangement, collectible score, antique music score\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54268221522247,"sku":"7622044f-90a0-4e7a-92c7-cb7cfc797fc5-PA0.13","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_2402faca-b760-4e9f-a796-c10c55e0432b.jpg?v=1782935002","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/partition-ancienne-fantaisie-sur-rigoletto-verdi-tavana-paris-vintage-livret","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}