Autograph fair copies of published songs
MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 16
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Autograph fair copies of published songs
Shelfmark
MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 16
Summary
Nos. 3 and 4 are part-songs from op. 41, Sechs Lieder, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, bearing printers' marks.
(fol. 1) 'Reiselied', by Ebert. Op. 19 a no. 6, inscribed 'Von Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (Autograph) Neapel Januar 1831. Julus (sic) Benedict', [sic, but F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy was in Rome until 10 Apr 1831].
(fol. 1v) 'Im Frühling'. Op. 9 no. 4.
(fol. 2) 'Mailied', by Hölty. No. 5. Bars 23-end.
(fols. 2v-3) 'Im Walde', by Platen. No. 1. Signed and dated Leipzig, in Januar 1838.
Date
1831-1838
Language
German
Physical facet
vii + 3 leaves now kept in a portfolio. Nos. 1 and 2 were written on an oblong quarto sheet; watermark incomplete, ruled with 12 staves to a page. Nos. 3 and 4 were written on an upright quarto double sheet; watermark HILD, ruled with 16 staves to a page.
Physical extent
10 Leaves
Custodial history
Formerly owned by Albrecht Mendelssohn.
Acquisition
Bought from Otto Haas by Miss Margaret Deneke. Given by Miss Helena Deneke in memory of her sister, Margaret Deneke, 1970.
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Collection contents
The M. Deneke Mendelssohn Collection
Works of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Volumes of collected pieces, mainly autographs
Autograph fair copies of published songs
