Fine Autograph Letters and Manuscripts from a Distinguished Private Collection: Part II | Music, Americana, English and Continental Literature - N09920

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Fine Autograph Letters And Manuscripts From A Distinguished Private Collection: Part II | Music, Americana, English And Continental Literature

13 December 2018 • New York

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Sale Number: N09920

200. Autograph musical quotation of two bars from the Love Duet from Tosca, two measures on a single hand-drawn stave, signed, inscribed and dedicated by the composer “alla Signora Etta Costa Zenoglio GPuccini”, written on a printed visiting card: “Giacomo Puccini”

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
201. Autograph postcard written by Puccini, signed by wife and husband, “Elvira e Giacomo Puccini”

Estimate: 800 – 1,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
202. Unbuttoned autograph letter signed (“G.Puccini”), written in a boisterous style to a friend (“Caro Sverginatore d’organi dilatati”)

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
203. Fine postcard photograph signed and inscribed “Giacomo Puccini… [1]906”, verso addressed in another hand to Maestro Mario Bona, Teatro Municipale, Piacenza, the composer full-face, wearing a suit, with flamboyant tie

Estimate: 1,200 – 1,500 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
204. Fine sepia cabinet photograph signed “Giacomo Puccini Milano 27.1.05”, the composer three-quarter face in a felt suit and elaborate tie

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
205. Autograph letter signed (“G.Puccini”), to the painter Amedeo Lori

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
206. Fine postcard photograph, boldly signed and inscribed “Giacomo Puccini London 1920”, the composer full-face though partly in shadow, wearing a trilby hat

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 USD

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207. Remarkable, long autograph letter to Gaetano Donizetti (“Preghiatissimo amico”), signed (“Gioachino Rossini”)

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
208. Remarkable autograph letter of introduction for Georges Bizet, signed (“G.Rossini”), to the conductor, composer and teacher Pietro Romani, in Florence

Estimate: 3,000 – 4,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
209. Fine autograph letter signed (“Rossini”), to Mr Schmitz and Signora Capezzuoli in Florence (“Adorabile Amici”)

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
210. Autograph letter signed (“G.Rossini”), to Francesco Baccani at the Archivio dei Contratti, Florence, discussing receipts sent and financial matters and the dangers of worrying Capezzuoli

Estimate: 600 – 800 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED
211. Fine cabinet photograph, showing the middle-aged composer, three-quarter face

Estimate: 500 – 700 USD

BIDDING IS CLOSED

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