Autograph musical quotation signed Wilhelm Ganz, dated August 13, 1875, and inscribed

by Wilhelm Ganz

$150 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

In black ink on ivory paper, ca. 64 x 103 mm. Laid down to ivory mounting paper. Quotation comprising the first five measures of the vocal part from Ganz's song Sing Birdie Sing, notated on one staff, in 6/8 time, in A major. Marked Allegro vivo. With text underlay in English Sing birdie sing and let thy song be of this earth . Some light creasing and foxing; minor staining from remnants of adhesive to upper edge, not affecting music or signature.

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