Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 107

The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Musicians

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 89		Abt, Franz Wilhelm -- ALS Discussing the Layout of His Opus 151 With His Printer. (1819 - 1885) German composer of nearly 3,000 works. Autograph letter signed, one page, 8½ x 5½", in German, Braunschweig, Sept. 11, 1857. To "Most Honored Fender," thanking him for the brilliant layout of his Opus 151. " I now wish you satisfactory sales. As soon as I have the new manuscript for [4] instruments ready, I will send it to you, according to your wishes." Fine condition. With an autograph letter signed, one page, in German, 8 x 5", Braunschweig, December 31, 1864, sending New Year's greetings to "my most revered friend" and mentioning "the repertory in December." Estimate Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 90		An Austrian and Two Germans: Ernst Pauer, Joseph Joachim, and Eugen d'Albert. Ernst Pauer (1826-1905) Autograph letter signed "E Pauer," 2¼ pages, in German, 8½ x 5½", Jan. 1, 1865. Translation, in part: "Dearest, most admired woman, Your confession, that the Beethoven is your favorite piece, has inspired me to devote myself even deeper to mastering it…" With Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) German violinist. Autograph letter signed "J. Joachim," on one side of a postcard, in German, Cologne, Oct. 23, 1882. Translation, in part: "Just returned from America and would like to ask if you would kindly forward your address to me, so I can request the postal code and send an answer to your letter. As soon as I hear from you, I'll send the note…" With Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932) British-born German pianist and composer. Autograph letter signed, one page, in German, 8¾ x 5 5/8", Jan. 27, 1891. Translation: "Esteemed Mrs. Petri, As if I could ever possibly hate you. To the contrary, impossible. Enclosed pleased find the image. I'm delighted about your letter, and hope to see you this summer. A thousand greetings to you and your dear spouse. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 91		Arditi, Luigi, Alesandre Batta, and Tymoteusz Admowski -- Three Autograph Musical Quotations Signed. Luigi Arditi (1822 - 1903) Italian opera composer. Autograph musical quotation signed, "Luigi Arditi" on small card, Boston, March 21, which he probably gave to a doting fan during his last American tour. Alexandre Batta 1816 - 1902) Dutch cellist. Autograph musical quotation signed, "Alex. Batta" one page, oblong 8vo, Venice, January 26, 1867. Inscribed to "mon ami Benacie…" On verso is another musical quotation in an unknown hand. Tymoteusz Adamowski (1857-1943) Polish-American violinist, conductor, and composer. Autograph musical quotationsSigned, "T. Adamowski", on small card. Dated Jan.14, 1895 shortly after he finished conducting a series of summer concerts in Boston. All three overall fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 92		Barnby, Sir Joseph, Sir Julius Benedict, and Franz Xaver Scharwenka. Sir Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) English conductor, organist, and composer. Autograph letter signed "Barnsby," one page, 7 x 4½", Eton College, Windsor, April 14, 1881. To Lady Wrottesley, giving his address in Paris for the next ten days and assuring her, "I will certainly do my best to get in time for the rehearsal." With Sir Julius Benedict (1804-1885) German-born composer and conductor; son of a Jewish banker. Autograph letter signed, one page, 6 x 4", on letterhead engraved "2, Manchester Square, W.," Dec. 20, 1882. To Sir Frederick, accepting his New Year's Eve invitation and looking forward to watching the old year go out "in company of…England's most eminent artist and.one of my truest and best friends…" With Franz Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924) German pianist and composer. Autograph letter signed, on a postcard, in German, untranslated. From Berlin to Prof. Dr. E. Dennert in Godesberg, mentioning America. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 93		Berlioz, Hector -- ALS Declining an Invitation From a Fellow Composer. (1803 - 1869) French composer, critic, and conductor of the Romantic period, known largely for his Symphonie fantastique (1830), the choral symphony Roméo et Juliette (1839), and the dramatic piece La Damnation de Faust (1846). Autograph letter signed "H. Berlioz," one page, in French, 7½ x 5", n.p.nd. To the French composer Pierre Monton-Berton, expressing pleasure at being invited to a reunion of friends, but regretfully declining, stating that he no longer accepts invitations to any type of affair. A few pencil notations at top in another hand; small tears with minor paper loss at top corners and lower right corner, touching the lower edge of the "i" and the tail of the "z" in "Berlioz." Old collector notation on verso. Boldly penned and signed. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $688
Lot 94		Berlioz, Hector -- ALS Re "Mass of the Dead" Composed for General Charles-Marie, Comte Denys de Damrémont. (1803 - 1869) French composer. Autograph letter signed "H. Berlioz," one page, 7¾ x 6½", in French, n.p., December 29, 1838. To an unidentified person, saying he is sending six copies of his Mass of the Dead (not present) which he composed for the funeral service of General Damrémort [who was killed in the Revolution of 1830]. He is also attaching the invoice. Light toning; small paper loss at upper right corner, affecting nothing. In 1837, Berlioz was asked by Adrien de Gasparin, Minister of the Interior of France, to compose a Requiem Mass to remember soldiers who died in the Revolution of July 1830.The premiere was conducted by François Habeneck on December 5, 1837 in commemoration of General Damrémont and the soldiers killed in the Siege of Constantine. General Charles-Marie, comte Denys de Damrémont (1783-1837) was a Lieutenant General in the French infantry. At the time of his death at the Siege of Constantine, he was Governor-General of Algeria. Numerous streets and squares throughout France are named in his honor. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $875
Lot 95		Collection of 15 Composers, Lyricists, Conductors, Including Autograph Musical Quotations For "Silver Bells," and "I'll Be Home For Christmas". A collection of 15 cards, most business-size, including two autograph musical quotations signed by Jay Livingston, one frrom "Silver Bells," and one from "Que Será Será" and an autograph musical quotation signed by Walter Kent from "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Also includes cards signed by John Philip Sousa (in 1929), Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Alan Jay Lerner, Henry Mancini, Peter Nero (with a drawing of a keyboard), Arthur Fiedler, Andre Kostolanetz, Meredith Wilson, James Van. Heusen (2), and a second card by Walter Kent. Overall fine condition. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 96		Composers and Teachers: Rubin Goldmark and Sir Alexander Campbell. Rubin Goldmark (1872-1936) American composer and teacher of the young George Gershwin and Aaron Copland. Autograph letter signed, 1 1/3 pages, 9 x 6", New York, Oct. 13, 1928. To Arthur Foote, saying "I am coming to Boston next Wednesday night as Koussevitzky is playing my Negro Rhapsody that week…." and asking if Foote is still a member of the St. Botolph Club, where Goldmark likes to stay. With Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie (1847-1935) Scottish composer and educator. Two autograph letters signed "A.C. Mackenzie," one page each, 7 x 4½" and 8 x 5"", London, Feb. 23, 1887 and Nov. 18, 1893. The first, to Mr. Berringer, states that he is working on his next oratorio and is "not at liberty to think of any other…." The second, on Royal Academy of Music letterhead, which is marked through, is to Mr. Berger, expressing sympathy that he was laid up and acknowledging "the vast service you render to the Philharmonic Society…." Estimate Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 97		Composers: Sir Charles Stanford and Ambroise Thomas. Sir Charles Stanford (1852-1924) Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor. Autograaph letter signed "C V Stanford," one page, 7 x 4", on personal letterhead, Kensingotn, Mar. 16, 1916. Thanking a man for his appreciative letter and referring to a performance. With an autograph note signed, one page, 5 3/8 x 3½", no place, Mar. 31, '09. To a friend "With the greatest possible pleasure. Every success…" With Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896) French composer. Autograph letter signed as director of the Conservatoire National de Musique et de Déclamation, one page, in French, 8¼ x 5¼", Paris, April 26, 1881. To "Madame," who had expressed a desire to attend a public performance of "our students," saying that he will give her four tickets as soon as they are ready. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 98		Composers: Victor-Alphonse Duvernoy, Eugen D'Albert; Reynaldo Hahn. Victor-Alphone Duvernoy (1842-1907). Autograph note signed "Alph. Duvernoy" by the French pianist and composer, one page, in French, 7 x 4¼", 20 Bd. Malsherbes (Paris), Tuesday 28 (no month, no year). A brief note of thanks. Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932) Large signature of the Scottish-born German pianist and composer, 2½ x 5", no place, no date. Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947). Typed letter signed by the Venezuelan-born composer and music critic, one page, in French, 7¼ x 4 1/8", Paris, Oct. 3, 1925. To Monsieur Emile Engel in Paris, saying, "I would have been charmed to hear your wife since she is also your pupil." He adds, in part, that he has to leave at any moment and will only be in Paris intermittently before his departure for Cannes. He will get together with them as soon as he is able. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 99		Costa, Sir Michael and Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry. Sir Michael Costa (1806-1884) Italian-born British conductor and opera composer. Four autograph letters signed, total of 5½ pages, 7½ x 4½", London, one dated 1871, two dated 1872, and one undated. To various people. One refers to his oratorio "Eli": "Having sold any copyright of 'Eli' since I composed it, you will have to apply to the present publisher…." Another encloses a check (not present) "as a donation towards the object contained in your letter…." The other two mention travels. Pasting remnants on verso of one letter. With Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) English composer. Autograph letter signed "C. Hubert H Parry," 4 pages, 7 x 4", Worthing, April 19. 1884. To Mr. Watson, regretting he can't come to the Board meeting and discussing his bad health. "I suppose from the note of today saying my lessons begin on Tuesday that I shall not be wanted for examination on Monday….I saw Mr. Franklin Taylor this morning so my views will be well represented at the Board…." Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 100		Debussy, Claude -- ALS to French Composer Paul Vidal. (1862-1918) French composer. Autograph letter signed, one-half page, 5½ x 4¼", in French, on personal stationery engraved 80, Bois de Boulogne, December 12, 1910. Addressed in his hand to "Monsieur Paul Vidal, 36 Rue Ballu. P" Debussy accepts an invitation to see French composer, conductor, and music teacher, Paul Vidal (1863-1931) the following day at 5:30. Using the familiar "tu" form, he says he is looking forward to seeing Vidal and sends affectionate regards. Scarce autograph. Fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 101		d'Indy, Vincent -- ALS Suggesting That a Friend Take Fauré as a Second Sponsor to The Society of Authors. (1851 - 1931) French composer and teacher. Autograph letter signed in French on black-bordered mourning stationery, 2pp, 7 x 4½", Barcelona, November 12, 1908.To "Chère Madame," saying he is returning her invitation to the Society of Authors and being far from Paris, he suggests that she take (Gabriel) Fauré as a second sponsor to the Society of Authors, as she had intended. He is happy to know about her work projects and when he is back in Paris, he will find some (rare) free time to go to see her. He won't be back in Paris until the second week in December, having at the moment numerous concert engagements in Spain, in the south of France and in Italy. He sends kindest regards. Horizontal fold traverses the top of the signature, else fine. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 102		Foote, Arthur -- Five Autograph Letters Signed. (1853-1937) American composer. Five autograph letters signed, total of 7¼ pages, on various personal letterhead, Boston, only one dated (1919). To Mr. Coerne he writes, "I am very happy that you're going to have my Bedouin boy again…I'll send the score and parts of the orchestra directly…." To an unknown person he gives permission to include him in "your volume" and says, "You will no doubt get most of your material from the new edition of Grove's Dictionary, and I add a few particulars…." To Mr. Brown, he writes "…It was very kind of you making the score, & I shall feel quite distingished to think it is in the library…." He writes to Mrs. Burgess regarding dinner on Saturday and thanks "Fessenden" for the copy of Folklore. Fine condition. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 103		French Composers: Adolphe Adam and Henri Rabaud, ALS and AMQS. Adolphe Adam (1803-1856). Autograph letter signed, one page, in French, 8 x 5¼", n.p., July 16, n.y. To Madame de Coussy, regretting that he cannot accept her invitation; he is attending a soirée at the Zimmerman's. Fine. Henri Rabaud (1873-1949) Autograph musical quotation signed and dated "Boston 1919," one page, 5 x 6½". Fine. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 104		Gilmore, Patrick Sarsfield and Clayton Johns -- AMQS and ALS. Gilmore (1829-1892) American bandmaster. Autograph musical quotation inscribed and signed, "very truly yours, P.S. Gilmore, Boston Dec 21st, 1871," 4 x 5". "Maestoso" is writen above the quotation. Fine. With Clayton Johns (1857-1932) American pianist and composer. Autograph letter signed "Clayton Johns," 2 pages, 7 x 5½", Boston, May 5 (1905). To Miss Lunt in Newburyport, Mass., sending condolences for her loss and for the trying circumstances and asking her to make an appointment when she feels like it to come in and let him hear about her work. With transmittal envelope. Estimate Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 105		Gounod, Charles and Arthur Foote-- ALS Re the Rossini Prize & AMQS. Charles Gounod (1818 - 1893) French composer of numerous operas, including Romeo and Juliet. Autograph letter signed "Ch. Gounod", one page, 7 x 4½", Thursday, October 7, 1882. "Dear Friend, Have the goodness to send me the motto of Competitor number six for the Rossini Prize, so that I can note it in the report of the section which must be read on Saturday at the Academy…" A couple of penciled notes in another hand, else fine. With Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Organist; classical composer. Autograph musical quotation signed, "Faithfully yours--Arthur Foote July 31, 1892," 5 x 8". The AMQS is identified in Foote's hand as "Piano quarter - op. 23." Fine. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 106		Grêtry, André Ernest Modest -- ALS Mentioning An Opera Which "Wasn't Without Merit". (1741-1813). Belgian-born composer who founded the school of French opéra-comique; he was called "the Molière of music." Autograph letter signed "Grêtry," one page, in French, 6¼ x 3¾", no place, Friday morning, no date. To M. de Virene (?) in Paris, asking for a favorable response to his letter. He refers to "an act of the opera in question which wasn't with merit." Integral address leaf in Grêtry's hand. Light soiling; boldly penned and signed. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 107		Grieg, Edvard -- Autograph Postcard Signed to an Organist Friend in Copenhagen With Later ANS From Grieg's Widow. (1843-1907) Norwegian composer and pianist. Autograph postcard signed, one page, in Norwegian,Treldhaugen [Norway], Dec. 22 (19)01. Addressed in his hand to "Professor-Organist Gotfred Matthisen-Hansen, Copenhagen K…" Grieg sends Christmas greetings to his friend: "As you can see, I press Helga's hand and Nina presses yours, Getfred. So: Merry Christmas to both. Our thoughts go to Denmark. May we soon meet there. Your kind affectionate, Nina and Edvard Grieg." Grieg was one of the leading Romantic Era composers known for his many folk compositions. His most famous work was an adaptation of Ibsen's Peer Gynt which contained the memorable excerpt entitled, "In the Hall of the Mountain King." Together with an ANS, in Danish, of his widow, Nina Grieg (1845-1935) Danish-Norwegian pianist and soprano; she was also Edvard Grieg's first cousin and often performed concerts with him. Two pages, 3½ x 4½", Hotel Momopal, Thursday Evening, Feb. 6, 1925. "Dear Pastor Fibiger, A thousand thanks for your kindness. Unfortunately we cannot have the pleasure of coming, as I am expecting a lady from Malmo for a rehearsal Wednesday afternoon and that cannot be changed. But thank you again for not having forgotten us. Yours sincerely, Nina Grieg." Fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $500
Lot 108		Halévy, Fromental -- ALS Mentioning "The Rose Fairy". Jacques-François-Fromental-Élie Halévy (1799-1862) Composer of the opera "La Juive," chorus master at the Théâtre Italien, and professor at the Conservatoire de Paris. Autograph letter signed "F. Halévy," one page, in French, 7¼ x 4½", no place, Saturday, Mar. 30 (1850?). To Monsieur Brandus, asking him to please send a little piece of "The Rose Fairy" to their colleague and friend, Baron Tayor. With holograph integral address leaf to Monsieur Brandus or, in his absence, to Monsieur Laval. Closed tear at blank bottom, some penciled notes, a page with some biographical information tipped to verso of letter. Very good. Halévy composed "La fée aux roses" in 1849. Estimate Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 109		Hoffman, Richard -- Autograph Manuscript Signed on the Transmission of Melodies From Culture to Culture. (1831-1909) English-born pianist and composer. Autograph manuscrpt signed, 5 pages, 9 x 5¾", in pencil, no place, no date. To the editor of "Century." Titled "How Cuban Dances become German Students Songs, and American ditties become Italian Mountainerrs melodies." With holograph corrections and at least one from the editor about the long title. Hoffman notes seeing two Italian pipers while sitting on the piazza at his seaside resort in New Hamshire and being disappointed that they were playing the tune of "Climbing up the golden Stairs," when he had been hoping for "something fresh from the Tyrol…" He gives a second example involving himself. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 110		Joachin, Joseph and Sigismond Thalberg -- ANS and AMQS. Joseph Joachin (1831-1907) Hungarian violinist. Autograph postcard signed, one page, in German, postmarked at Kiel, December 6, 1902. The friend of Mendelssohn and Brahms writes to Fraulein Marie Michaelis, sending thanks for "the package of original Holstein products, most refreshing; it was delicious!" Fine. With Sigismond Thalberg (1812-1871) Viennese Piano Virtuoso and Composer. Autograph musical quotation signed, "S. Thalberg, one page, 5 x 8", Philadelphia, Dec. 6th, 1856. Written during his first American tour, this is an untitled excerpt marked "Lento" at top. Liszt once paid him the compliment: "Thalberg is the only artist who can play the violin on the keyboard." Fine. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 111		Liszt, Franz -- ALS to "Madame la Comtesse". (1811-86) Hungarian-born composer and virtuoso pianist. Autograph letter signed "F. Liszt," one page, in French, 8 x 5", Thursday, March 18, 1858. He asks Madam la Comtesse if he can enjoy her kind hospitality by coming today at 4 o'clock. If it should cause her the slightest inconvenience he begs her to tell the bearer (of the letter) "no" and as soon as he gets through with his rehearsals he will once again be so indiscrete as to ask her another day…" Fine condition. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $844
Lot 112		Massenet, Jules -- Two Autograph Letters Signed. (1842-1912) French composer best known for his operas. "Méditation" a symphonic intermezzo written for solo violin and orchestra from his opera Thaïs, has to be one of the lovliest pieces ever written. Two autograph letters signed "J. Massenet," one in 1880, in purple ink and the other in 1907, in brown ink, both to unidentified recipients. In both letters he blames his travels for not having received/answered their letters. The 1880 letter mentions a piano concerto. The 1907 letter mentions a project, says he is leaving for the south of France, and wishes he could stay close to his "good chimney." Normal folds and a couple of penciled notations, else fine. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 113		Massenet, Jules and Henri Marteau. Jules Massenet (1842-1912) French composer best known for his operas. Autograph letter signed, "J. Massenet," one page, in French, 6½ x 4¾", Paris, April 22 (1905). With holograph, postmarked address leaf to Madame Vera Devilaine. Massent writes, "Madame, I will have the honor of expecting you today Thursday 48 rue Vaugirard at 5 o'oclock. Respectfully, J. Massenet." Together with Henri Marteau (1874-1934) French composer and violinist. Marteau writes an autograph musical quotation from Massenet and signs, "Henri Marteau," on 2¾ x 3¾" card titled "J.Massenet" below the quotation, February 17, 1898. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 114		Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix -- ALS to an Author in London. (1809-1847) German composer, pianist, organist, and conductor. Autograph letter signed, one page, in English, 7¼ x 4½", 4 Hobart Place, Caton Square [London], July 9th, n.d., but possibly 1841. Reads in full: "Sir, I beg to express my best thanks for the kind note and brochure of yours which I received a few hours before my departure from this Country. I shall peruse your book with much pleasure & gratefully think of the kindness which you expressed towards me and I only regret that my occupations did not allow me during this stay to visit the Temple as I so much wished to do. I hope to have that gratification at some future occasion & that you will continue till then your very kind intentions for me. I remain your obedt Servt, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy." Estimate Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,563
Lot 115		Meyerbeer, Giacomo -- A Friendly ALS From The Great German Opera Composer. (1791-1864) German opera composer (original name Jakob Liebmann Meyer Beer) who created in Paris a vogue for spectacular romantic opera. Autograph letter signed, "Meyerbeer", one page, in French, 7½ x 4½", np, Wednesday, nd. To an unidentified recipient whom he addresses as "Mon Cher Maitre." Meyerbeer says he has not been feeling well for the entire week or he would have come to embrace him since his (Meyerbeer's) arrival in Berlin. Now that he feels better, he doesn't want to delay this pleasure; however, he knows that the master is busy all day and Meyerbeer risks missing him or bothering him, so he accepts the teacher's offer of coming to see him and since he thinks Sunday is the day when the master has the most free time, he suggests that the master come to visit him around noon on Sunday. Meyerbeer offers his most distinguished feelings and declares himself "Your completely devoted Meyerbeer." Fine condition. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 116		Musicians: Ole Borneman Bull, Karl Youlevitch Davidov, Edward Remenyi, Prosper Sainton. Group of four musicians: Ole Borneman Bull (1810-1880) Card inscribed and signed, "truly yours Old Bull" by the Norwegian violinist, on 2 x 3¼" card, no place, no date. Karl Youlevitch Davidov (1838-1889) Russian cellist. Autograph letter signed, one page, in French, 5¼ x 4", no place, no date. To his "dear neighbor" saying he would be obliged if she would attend next time in the lodge, which he wants to offer her because he needs to honor old promises. Edward Remenyi (1830-1898) Signature of the Hungarian violinist on 1¾ x 5½" paper, no place, no date; with a few lines of a letter on the back. Prosper Sainton (1813-1890) Autograph letter signed by the French violinist, one page, 7¼ x 4½", no place, no date, regretting not being able to accept an invitation because he has an engagement and explaining why. Small paper loss at left margin affects a couple of letters. Group very good to fine condition. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 117		Nachez (Naschitz), Tivadar -- AMQS and Long Autograph Sentiment Signed. (1859 - 1930) Hungarian violinist and composer for violin who played with all the leading symphonic orchestras. Autograph Musical Quotation titled "Abeinlied Op 18" Signed, "Tivadar Nachez", with a long autograph sentiment, in English, one page, 8¾ x 6¾", February 19, 1896. "It is the surrounding that makes our life what it is! Warmth, comfort- bring happiness; cold, cheerlessness- misery, bad and repressed spirits. Like this paper, everything seems tinged with a roseate hugh [sic] in this most comfortable 'Home'- and awakens the desire of a long rest, peace and speedy return." Edge splits at center fold; pencil erasures at bottom edge. Boldly pened and signed. On the verso is a four line couplet from Shenstone, signed and dated by "Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Machen, Jan. 21, 1896." Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 118		Puccini, Giacomo -- ALS to a Friend in Buenos Aires. (1858-1924) Italian opera composer of some of the most beloved operas of all time, including La bohème, Tosca, and Madame Butterfly. Autograph letter signed, one page, 5¼ x 9¼", in Italian, Milan, June 19, 1907. Holograph address on verso to L--- Esteban Mazante in Buenos Aires, with a postmarked stamp. The great Italian opera composer thanks the recipient for some furs and the theatre review. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 119		Sibelius, Jean -- Typed Letter Signed Tipped Into a Book, The Music of Sibelius. (1865-1957) Finnish composer and violinist. Typed letter signed "Jean Sibelius" in pencil, one page, 8 x 5¾", Järvenpää, Feb. 22, 1952. To Harry C. Oppenheimer in New York, thanking him for a gift of cigars. Accompanied by transmittal envelope. The letter is tipped (by the blank integral leaf) to the front pastedown of a first edition book: The Music of Sibelius, edited by Gerald Abraham (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.), 1947. Light wear to original cloth covers. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $525
Lot 120		Strauss, Richard -- The Great German Composer Sends Thanks for an Etching. (1864 - 1949) German composer of late Romantic and early modern eras. His works include Der Rosenkavalier, Elektra, Die Frau ohne Schatten and Salome. Autograph Postcard Signed, in German, postmark dated at "Garmisch, Partenkirschen, May 10, 1917". To Mr. Ernst Eppler in Berlin, sending thanks for a "pretty etching." Fine. Estimate Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $313
Lot 121		Toscanini, Arturo. (1867-1957). Italian conductor, a virtuoso known for the dynamic intensity and detailed phrasing of his interpretations. Card signed "Arturo Toscanini" and dated "August 21 - 1946," in green ink, 3 x 4¾", with a 3¢ stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute. Matted with a silver gelatin photo, 5¾ x 4½", with imprint at lower left: "N.B.C. / Ray Lee Jackson / N.Y./ 1938" and framed to an overall size of 13¼ x 9". Fine condition. Estimate Value $200 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 122		Two Violinists and a Pianist: Carlo Bassini, Ovide Musin, and Antoinette Adamowski. Carlo Bassini (1812-1870) Italian-born violinist and vocal teacher. Autograph letter signed, "C. Bassini," one page, 9¾ x 8, Brookly, Mar. 26, 1868. To Alfred A. Port, saying he would have helped him if he had been informed and he would be happy to see him at his convenience. One fold split. With Ovide Musin (1854-1929) Belgian violinist and composer. Two autograph letters signed, one page each, 7 x 4½", no place, no date. Both to Mr. Watson, one sending "two tickets for this evening" (not present), and one asking him to come at one the next day, "we shal speak about business and also for my concert in New York…." With Antoinette Szumowska (Mrs. Joseph Adamowski) (1868-1938) Polish pianist who with her busband and brother formed the Adamowski Trio. Autograph letter signed, "Antoinette S. Adamowska (Mrs. J. Adamowski)," 3 pages, 6½ x 5¼", Cambridge (Mass.), Jan. 22, 1921. To the Cambridge Tribune, explaining why they can't subscribe to the paper. In 1921 she resumed her post World War I performing career with a concert in Boston. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 123		Von Trapp, Maria -- "The hills have never seemed so live with the Sound of Music…". (1914-2014) Stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers. She wrote The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, published in 1949, which served as the inspiration for the 1956 West German film "The Trapp Family," which inspired the Broadway musical "The Sound of Music" (1959) and the 1965 film of the same name, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Autograph postcard signed, "Maria" and postmarked VT, 1984. Addressed in her hand on a postcard with her picture to Sonia Ruby in Atlantic City, NJ. The last surviving member of the Von Trapp Family Singers writes: "Dear Sonia, The hills have never seemed so live with the Sound of Music since your son Samuel arrived. His profondo baritone is as crisp as dried edeveis [sic]. We have asked him to remain to become part of our choral group, but he will need to be released from the Von Ruby Minstrels. Aufwedersein [sic], Maria." Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168