Antique sheet music Fantaisie sur Zampa opera Hérold E. Tavan Paris Margueritat

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Description

This document is an antique musical score, presented here as a soft-cover booklet. Its cover features decorative typography characteristic of the late 19th or very early 20th century, with artistic black lettering on a cream background. The main title, perfectly legible, states: "Fantaisie sur Zampa, opéra de Hérold par E. Tavan". This is an adaptation or musical variation based on Ferdinand Hérold's opera "Zampa", arranged by E. Tavan. The publisher's name, "Paris, Margueritat, Editeur, 21 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle", appears at the bottom of the page, along with several pricing details for the full orchestra, conductor's violin, and separate parts.

The visible page shows careful printing, typical of Parisian musical editions of this period. The paper has a slightly yellowed appearance, with some stains and traces of surface wear, testifying to its age and authenticity. The edges are slightly dog-eared, a sign of handling over time. No decoration or illustration is visible on this side, apart from the typographical work and a few discreet printed mentions (including the name G. Dravet at the top right).

The booklet is placed on a wooden background, with old bindings in the background, which highlights its heritage character. The entire cover text is well-centered and occupies almost the entire page, with a graphic balance typical of scores published in Paris at that time. The mention "Tous droits d’Edition et de Reproduction réservés" (All publishing and reproduction rights reserved) confirms the official nature of this edition.

The score appears complete regarding the visible cover, with no handwritten inscriptions or apparent tears on the first page. However, the corners show slight signs of use and some small creases, common for a document of this era.

This booklet is intended for musicians, pianists or violinists looking for a period edition of the "Fantaisie sur Zampa" arranged by Tavan, and also constitutes a testament to French musical heritage published in Paris at the turn of the 20th century.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Signs of wear, slightly dog-eared corners, yellowed paper and some visible stains on the cover.

Did you know? Ferdinand Hérold's opera "Zampa" was premiered in 1831 in Paris and remained famous for its lively music and spectacular scenes. Opera fantasies and paraphrases were very popular in the late 19th century, allowing amateur or professional musicians to play fashionable tunes at home, often adapted for piano or small ensembles.

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