Lot #284 - PROGRAMME: Printed programme (8 pp) in pink cover

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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The John Lancaster Collections of Australian Trade Exhibitions
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Sale Date:18 Oct 2016 ~ 1pm
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Lot #:284
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Lot Description:PROGRAMME: Printed programme (8 pp) in pink cover
prepared for a performance of Mendelssohn's Oratorio "Elijah" by The Centennial Choir and Orchestra [The Centennial Printing and Publishing Co., 1888]; together with Exhibition engravings (3) including one from the official Catalogue by Ferguson & Mitchell. Good condition. (4 items). -
Notes:The Centennial Choir comprised of 223 sopranos, 192 altos, 146 tenors, 147 basses for a total of 708 participants. In all, there were 263 orchestral, grand choral and other concerts performed. The choir performed each weekday at 2pm and 8pm. As a reward for their services the choristers were accorded free passes into the CIE at all times.
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Estimate:A$250 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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