Godowsky, Leopold. (1870–1938) [Philipp, Isidor. (1863–1958)]. "Miniatures pour piano à quatre mains," Inscribed to Isidor Philipp. New York: Carl Fischer. [1934]. A remarkable association copy, inscribed from one great pianist to another: " A mon tres cher et grand ami, Isidor Philipp, son devoue, Leopold Godowsky. New York. Mars 1935."

31 pp. Wrappers separated at spine and partially torn, a few annotations in pencil and the ownership signature on the halft-title of Mme Herrenschmidt, professor at the Conservatoire de Lyon and former student of Isidor Philipp.



A student of Georges Mathias (a Chopin student) and of Saint-Saens, Isidor Philipp impressed Liszt, Rubinstein and Tchaikovsky with his playing and was celebrated for his beautiful touch and immaculate technique. A renowned teacher, his students included Nikita Magaloff, Guiomar Novaes, Jean Francaix, Yvonne Loriod, Beveridge Webster, Aaron Copland and many others!