Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791). Missa pro Defunctis Requiem, [K. 626]. First Edition, ex-Thomas Beecham.. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1800]. First edition, second issue.. W.A. Mozarts Seelenmesse mit Untergelegtem Deutschem Texte. Oblong folio. Engraved vignette half-title, dedication leaf, title with gathering number at lower corner, 178pp. engraved music. No PN. German text leaf at rear, some light spotting and scattered minor dampstaining, some conducting annotations in pencil (occasionally red or blue) in more than one hand and contents written to half-title verso, orig. printed green wrappers with decorative border (titled 'Oeuvres de Mozart. Messe de Requiem. No. 1 des Partitions en 2 Cahiers'), contemp. qtr. calf, rubbed, joints cracked and some wear to extremities.


A very rare copy in original wrappers of Mozart's final work and one of his most celebrated sacred works. From the library of Sir Thomas Beecham. B.U.C., p. 701. Haberkamp p. 385.