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Lot 63
  • 63

# - Liszt, Franz.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Three autograph letters signed ("F. Liszt"; "FL")
1) to the publisher Tobias Haslinger, giving him instructions concerning the dedication of his Hungarian National Melodies, 2 pages, 8vo, integral address panel, 18 December, [c.1840]



2) to Alfred Littleton of Novello, concerning a medal, 3 pages, 8vo, autograph envelope, Antwerp, 22 April 1886



3) to the composer Heinrich Gottwald, discussing his compositions and the pianist Hans Bronsart von Schellendorff, 3 pages, 8vo, autograph envelope, 7 February 1958



...In einigen Tagen kommt ein mir sehr lieber Freund, Herr von Bronsart, den ich als Musiker und Pianist hochschätze durch Breslau. Er wird Sie sogleich besuchen...

Provenance

From the William Reeves collection

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

A good group of Liszt letters, including a typically generous one to the Silesian composer Heinrich Gottwald (1821-1876).