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

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Lot 183
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FOUR AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED, WITH TWO IDENTICAL CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS SIGNED AND INSCRIBED IN ITALIAN

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Description

  • Four autograph letters signed, with two identical cabinet photographs signed and inscribed, to Etta Oliveri and others, in Italian
discussing his musical works, Brazilian politics and his travels in Italy and England, one illustrated with two drawings of hats 14 pages, 8vo, no place [Milan and Rome], 1893-1894

Catalogue Note

Antonio Carlo Gomes was the first composer from South America to achieve fame in Europe, his operas being performed in Milan, Rome and elsewhere. His work was praised by Verdi. Several of these letters are written to Etta Oliveri, the friend of Puccini. Autograph letters by Gomes are extremely rare.