Stanford Symphony No. 3 (First Edition)
A stunning 1887 printing by Novello, Ewer & Co. The condition of the binding suggests academic preservation from a private Dublin estate.
The Rare Sheet
Music Collection
Explore scores from the 19th and 20th centuries. A curated archive at Lyra's Folio for serious collectors, academic researchers, and virtuosic performers seeking the original ink of musical history.
Historical Categories
1800 — 1910
Romantic Masterworks
Rare first editions and early printings from Chopin, Liszt, and Brahms.
Featured Rarities
Annotated Virtuoso Sonata
Features unique fingerings and expressive markings from a prominent early 20th-century Irish violinist. A remarkable artifact for musicology.
Ancient Irish Folk Airs (1840)
A beautifully preserved anthology of traditional airs, transcribed before the Great Famine. Of immense cultural and musicological value.
Acquisition & Access
The path for serious collectors and researchers to engage with our archive at Lyra's Folio.
1. Enquire
Submit a formal enquiry with the composer, title, or edition details of the specific piece you are seeking from the Lyra's Folio archive.
2. Consultation
Our archival specialists will consult the collection and provide a condition report, provenance verification, and acquisition pricing.
3. Viewing
Arrange a private viewing at our Fairfield Road premises in Dublin or discuss secure, climate-controlled shipping for international acquisition.
Expert Curation
Our collection is managed by specialists with decades of experience in 19th-century musicology and historical score authentication.
Guaranteed Authenticity
Every acquisition comes with a Lyra's Folio Certificate of Authenticity and a detailed summary of the score's provenance.
Pristine Preservation
Stored in Dublin’s most rigorous climate-controlled archive to prevent dehydration of paper and ink degradation.
"Finding a 1910 first-edition score in such immaculate condition was the highlight of my collection year. Lyra's Folio is unmatched."
— Dominique Aspil lockquote>"Why did we choose Lyra's Folio? Because their provenance reporting is the most thorough in Ireland. For a research institution, that level of secondary verification is essential."
— Jevgenij Staples, Lead Archivist lockquote>"The staff's knowledge of Stanford's early scores and their willingness to facilitate a private viewing made the acquisition seamless and deeply personal."
— Seánagh Ansah lockquote>
Looking for a Specific Score?
Our specialist team maintains a global network of collectors and publishers. If it is not in our Fairfield Road archive, we can facilitate the search and acquisition for you.
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