Collection of early Viennese waltzes for piano solo engraved and published in Vienna by Tobias Haslinger, most in first edition

Oblong folio. 19th century quarter dark brown calf with marbled boards with octagonal dark brown decorative calf label to upper with titling gilt "Valser di Strauss S.T.," raised bands on spine in decorative gilt and blindstamped compartments, marbled edges and endpapers.

Provenance
Most titles with the contemporary signature of "Mad. Tossizza" or "Madame Tossizza." Madame Tossizza may have been part of the family of the prominent Greek politician and entrepreneur Michael Tossizza (1787-1856), who was born in the town of Metsovo in Northern Greece.

Contents:
1. Des Verfassers beste Laune, Charmant-Walzer ... 31tes Werk. [PN 5491], [1831] 1f. (title), 5, [i] (publisher's catalogue of Strauss's works up to op. 45). Second edition. Weinmann p.11. S & R p. 50. Schneider 37. Lithographic portrait of Strauss at age 25 after Kreihuber to title "gedr. im lith. Institut."

2. Souvenir de Baden. Helenen-Walzer ... 38tes Werk. [PN 5594], [1830-33] 1f. (illustrated title), [i] (publisher's catalogue), 2-6 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 12. S & R p. 59. Schneider 76. Weinmann and S & R date the edition at 1830 while Schneider dates it to 1833. With charming lithographic illustration to title by F. Wolf of Strauss playing the violin and leading an orchestra in the Baden Gardens with fashionable couples and groups in attendance.

3. Wiener Damen-Toilette-Walzer ... 40tes Werk. [PN 5685], [1830]. 1f. (illustrated title), 9, [i] (publisher's catalogue: "Joh. Strauss neueste Tanzmusik"). First Edition. Weinmann p.1 2. S & R p. 65. Schneider 81. Vignette engraving by A. Dworzack after Fr. Weigl within an oval printed in blue depicting a fashionable young woman in front of a full length mirror, a keyboard instrument in the background.

4. Tivoli-Freudenfest - Tänze ... 45tes Werk. [PN 5746], [1831]. 1f. (decorative title), 9 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 13. S & R p. 70. Schneider 90. Title dedication to to Sophie Friederike, Archduchess of Austria, incorporating a sunburst design printed in green and black.

5. Vive La Danse! ... 47tes Werk. [PN 5851], [1831]. [i] (title), 2-7 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 13. S & R p. 74. Schneider 97. Title printed in green and black.

6. Das Leben ein Tanz oder Der Tanz ein Leben! ... 49tes Werk. [PN 5868], [1832]. 2ff. (title printed in red, green, and black; dedication), 8, [i] (publisher's catalogue of waltzes, cotillons, galops, potpourris ,and marches composed by Johann Strauss [Sr.]). First Edition. Weinmann p.132. S & R p. 77. Schneider 104.

7. Alexandra-Walzer ... 56tes Werk. [PN 6054], [1832]. 1f. (decorative title), [i] (text), 2-12 pp. First Edition .Weinmann p. 14. S & R p. 84. Schneider 131.

8. Zampa-Walzer ... 57tes Werk. [PN 6063], [1832]. [i] (title), 2-11 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 14. S & R p. 85. Schneider 137. An arrangement of a melody from Ferdinand Herold's opera "Zampa, ou La fiancée de marbre."

9. Carnevals-Spende ... Walzer ... 60tes Werk. [PN 6089], [1833]. 1f. (decorative title), [i] (publisher's catalogue), 2-8 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 14. S & R p. 91. Schneider 151.

10. Tausendsapperment Walzer ... 61tes Werk. [PN 6234], [1833]. 1f. (title), 3-11 pp. First Edition of the second version. Weinmann p. 15. S & R p. 92. Schneider 156.

11. Robert-Tanze nach beliebten Motiven aus Meyerbeer's Oper: Robert der Teufel ... 64tes Werk. [PN 6548], [1833]. 2ff. (decorative title by J. Kress printed in red and black, publisher's catalogue), 3-9 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 15. S & R p. 96. Schneider 171.

12. Mittel gegen den Schlaf Walzer ... 65tes Werk. [PN 6591], [1833]. !f. (recto title, verso publisher's catalogue), 3-11 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 15. S & R p. 98. Schneider 176.

13. Emlék Pestre ... Erinnerung an Pesth. Walzer ... 66tes Werk. [PN 6706], [1834]. 1f. (title), 8 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 15. S & R p. 99. Schneider 181.

14. Gabrielen-Walzer ... 68tes Werk. [PN 6713], [1834]. 1f.(recto title, verso publisher's catalogue), 9 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 16. S & R p. 102. Schneider 185.

15. Pfennig-Walzer ... 70tes Werk. [PN 6738], [1834]. 1f. (title printed in green and black), 8 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 16. S & R p. 105. Schneider 198.

16. Elisabethen Walzer ... 71tes Werk. [PN 6758], [1834]. 1f. (decorative title printed in blue and black), 3-13, [i] (publisher's catalogue). First Edition. Weinmann p. 16. S & R p. 106. Schneider 202. The elaborate title centers on the dedicatee, Prussian Princess, Elisabeth Luise.

17. Philomelen-Walzer ... 82tes Werk. [PN 6894], [1835]. 1f. (title), 3-10, [i] (publisher's notice regarding publishing and copyright). First Edition. Weinmann p. 17. S & R p. 127. Schneider 243.

18. Lanner, Joseph (1801-1843). Pesther-Walzer ... Der Edlen Ungarischen Nation in tiefster Ehrfurcht gewidmet ... 93 stes Werk. Wien: Pietro Mechetti qm Carlo [PN 2542], [1835]. 1f. (decorative title), 3-11 pp. First Edition. Weinmann Mechetti catalog p. 63.

19. Montecchi Galopp No. 41 in the series Lieblings-Gapoppen. Wien: Tobias Haslinger [PN 6269], 1833]. [i] (series title), 2-3 pp. First Edition. Weinmann p. 15. S & R p. 93. Schneider 163.

Boards slightly worn and bumped; lower upper joint partially split; small stab hole to upper board extending into the first 15 leaves. Some foxing and minor staining. In very good condition overall. Weinmann, Alexander: Verzeichnis sämtlicher Werke von Johann Strauss Vater und Sohn. Cited as "Weinmann."

Schönherr, Max and Karl Reinöhl: Das Jahrhundert des Walzers 1. Band: Johann Strauss Vater. Ein Werkverzeichnis. Cited as "S & R."

Schneider, Hans: Katalog Nr. 294: Tanzmusik aus drei Jahrhunderten. Eine Katalogfolge. Erster Teil: Johann Strauss (Vater). Cited as "Schneider.