Description
Composer: Pietro Mascagni
Publisher: G. Ricordi & Co. (Deluxe Edition)
Place of Publication: New York
Date of Publication: circa 1900–1905
Format: Vintage sheet music, illustrated folio
Pages: 4 pages
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light professional document tape reinforcement along original folds; mild age toning and light edge wear consistent with age; cover typography, verso printing, and musical notation remain clear and fully legible.
Description:
A striking early 20th-century vocal edition of Ave Maria, adapted from the celebrated Intermezzo of Cavalleria Rusticana by renowned Italian composer Pietro Mascagni. This English and Italian edition reflects the enduring popularity of operatic sacred music for home and recital performance during the turn of the century.
Issued as a deluxe publication by G. Ricordi & Co., the cover features bold red and green period typography with ornamental design typical of high-quality music publishing of the era. The verso includes printed music advertising for Loving Hearts, a contemporary piano tone poem, adding visual and historical interest to the piece. Light archival reinforcement has been applied along the original folds—an appropriate professional conservation measure for sheet music of this age. A compelling example of operatic and sacred musical ephemera with strong display appeal.