Lot 402
Ansermet, Ernest and Joseph Hofmann. Lot of two letters from gentlemen who were widely regarded as musical pioneers. 1. Ansermet, Ernest (1883-1966). Autograph Letter Signed ("Ernest Ansermet"). In French. Two pages, octavo, Geneva, January 23, 1949. Mailing fold, otherwise fine to very fine. 2. Hofmann, Joseph (1866-1957). Autograph Letter Signed ("Jos. Hofmann"). One page, octavo, Lakewood, New Jersey, June 24, 1906. On Laurel-In-The-Pines stationery. Staple holes at top do not affect text. In very good to fine condition.
Ansermet's letter praises singer Eliette Schenne and her many accomplishments. Hofmann's letter refers to the completion of articles for The Ladies Home Journal and the selection of compositions for girls: "…I think that you will find every thing in the same you need for your purposes escept [sic] the selection of compositions for girls which I cannot give you…" Hoffman's fame was wide-ranging and his magazine articles about music and musicians were very popular with the general population.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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