W. A. Mozart Sonates pour Piano Volume I Sheet Music Score (Revised by C. Saint-Saëns)
Édition Classique A. Durand & Fils / Durand & Cie · Books & Media > Sheet Music & Songbooks
Era / Decade
1910s (Copyright 1915 stamped on cover, printed circa 1915–1920s)
Material
Paper bound music score folio with blue textured paper wrappers and acidic vintage paper pages
Condition
Fair to Poor. Significant wear around edges, heavy fraying and tearing along spine and margins, age toning, staining, and cover detachment issues.
Demand Level
Niche. Popular with classical pianists, antique book collectors, vintage ephemera lovers, and interior decorators using vintage sheet music for art projects.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low: $8.00, Mid: $15.00, High: $25.00
Estimated Retail Value
$25.00 - $35.00 (Original vintage retail print value equivalent)
Comparable Sales
Similar vintage Durand editions of Mozart or Beethoven piano sonatas sell on eBay and Etsy between $10.00 and $22.00 depending on condition and complete volume sets.
Description
Antique French sheet music folio featuring W.A. Mozart Sonates pour Piano seul, Volume I, edited/revised by classical composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Published in Paris by A. Durand & Fils (Editions Durand & Cie), Copyright 1915. Features iconic blue paper cover with French typography and publisher stamp.
Key Features
Edited by famous composer Camille Saint-Saëns; published by historic French music house Durand & Fils; antique 1915 copyright date; highly aesthetic blue vintage cover suitable for framing or display.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic period typography, original Durand & Cie publisher blind stamp/ink stamp, correct plate number (No. 9321), and period French currency markings (Prix net: 7 francs).
Flaws to Note
Extensive edge fraying, tears, brittle paper margins, heavy spine wear/separation, discoloration, foxing, and age toning. Internal pages show chipping along borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, Etsy, or V interior design markets. Etsy and eBay are ideal for vintage paper goods, ephemera, and antique sheet music collectors.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'Camille Saint-Saëns Revision' and '1915 Antique French Sheet Music' in the listing title. Photograph the decorative blue cover clearly as decorative art/props. Package flat between cardboard to prevent further paper tearing during transit.