Joseph HAYDN (1732-1809). Three Quartets for two violins, viola and cello. ... iuvre 76 (Vienna, Artaria et Comp., [1799 or 1800]; cotage 837); 4 parts bound, [1 f. de titre]-19 p., and 3 of 17 p., all in covers with title label (spine worn). First edition of these quartets dedicated to Count Joseph Erdödy of Monyorókerék [Hob. III 78-80]. The opus number has been added by hand. The decorated title page is engraved by Seb. Mansfeld. Engraved music. The quartets are numbered IV, V and VI; the beginning of the first, Lever de soleil , is one of the most astonishing in the entire repertoire. Title page a little faded and reinforced on one edge.