The roots of the Viennese Waltz: a complete collection in first editions
Altogether 200 engraved scores of waltzes, polkas, quadrilles and other types of dance music.
Vienna, Haslinger, Cranz, Spina and others, early to mid 19th century.
€ 35.000,00
An outstanding collection covering the entire relevant ouevre of Johann Strauss Father and Son in original editions, as printed for the works' first perfomances at various balls, festivities and for other occasions in Vienna. Comprises 150 printings of compositions by Johann Strauss I and 50 by Johann Strauss II, including his famous waltz "Wiener Blut".
