Ancient sheet music Selection on bench Leoncavallo arranged Tavan Marguerita

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Description

This antique sheet music presents "Sélection sur Paillasse", a lyrical drama by Leoncavallo, arranged by E. Tavan. The visible cover displays a composition typical of late 19th or very early 20th century French musical editions, with elegant and sober typography. The publisher's name, Margueritat Père, Fils et Gendre, is clearly indicated at the bottom of the page, specifying the address in Paris, which confirms the original French edition.

The exposed page reveals a clear black print on cream paper, with a slight visible patina, characteristic of old documents. The inscription "G. Dravet" appears at the top left of the cover, probably a mark of ownership or previous owner, without altering the legibility of the rest of the document.

The score is titled "Sélection sur Paillasse", highlighting Ruggero Leoncavallo's emblematic lyrical work. The arrangement is signed by E. Tavan, a name associated with numerous orchestral arrangements of this period. Several edition prices are mentioned for different versions (full orchestra, separate parts, piano), indicating the pedagogical and professional purpose of this edition.

The document presents a neat layout, with a clear hierarchy of information: title of the work, mention "Drame Lyrique", name of the composer, arranger and publisher. No decoration or illustration is present on the visible cover, which corresponds to the sobriety of musical editions of that era.

The paper shows slight signs of use on the edges (slightly crumpled corners, discreet handling marks), with no major tears or stains visible on the exposed side. The overall presentation remains beautiful for an object of this age.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight visible signs of use, paper patina and slightly worn corners, but no major apparent defect on the presented cover.

Did you know? Ruggero Leoncavallo, an Italian composer, is best known for his opera "Pagliacci" (Paillasse in French), created in 1892 and which has become a pillar of the global lyrical repertoire. The Margueritat editions, active in Paris at the end of the 19th century, published numerous scores by major composers and arrangements for orchestras and various ensembles.

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