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Exceptional Signed Opera Score — Ciboulette by Reynaldo Hahn (1925)

Rare first-edition FULL score, signed and inscribed by the composer, with bonus handwritten sheet music.

Description:

An extraordinary, historically significant copy of Ciboulette, the celebrated French opera composed by Reynaldo Hahn. Published by Francis Salabert, this 1923 copyright first edition is personally inscribed and signed by Hahn in 1925, just two years after its premiere at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris.

Signature & Inscription:

“À Monsieur Lamy

avec mes meilleurs compliments

Reynaldo Hahn

1925”

(Translated: “To Mr. Lamy, with my best compliments, Reynaldo Hahn, 1925.”)

Special Feature:

Tucked inside is a single page of handwritten sheet music (front and back) in period ink — an intriguing mystery that adds to the artifact’s charm and provenance.

Provenance & Historical Context:

Hahn was a central figure in early 20th-century French music, renowned for his intimate association with Marcel Proust and for his lyrical, sophisticated contributions to opera and mélodie. Signed copies of his works are scarce, and this may be one of the earliest surviving performance-era scores.

Details:

• Composer: Reynaldo Hahn
• Title: Ciboulette
• Publication Year: Copyright 1923 (signed 1925)
• Publisher: Francis Salabert, France
• Format: Hardcover score, 25 × 32 × 3 cm
• Condition: Very good for its age; marbled paper boards intact with light edge wear, uniform page toning, and one page with an unusual vintage repair or surface mark — completely legible.

Investment & Collectibility:

With its documented signature, early date, and bonus manuscript leaf, this piece holds strong appeal for collectors of rare opera memorabilia, autograph hunters, and institutions. Its rarity and direct tie to Hahn’s career make it a standout acquisition.

Price: $550 USD

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