Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911) Broadside "Defense" of the Composer's Re-Orchestration of Beethoven's Ninth SymphonyLarge single sheet flyer, printed for the composer and conductor and distributed at his February 22, 1900 performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Two small tears to left edge and a small stain and tear to lower right corner, else fine. 13. 5 x 8 inches (34 x 25. 5 cm). Very rare. We have not traced any examples of this important document ever having appeared at auction and Worldcat likewise locates no institutional copies. On February 18, 1900,