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“I don’t understand your legal subtleties— but I don’t fear them either, because I consider you an even better person than a lawyer”
589. Johannes Brahms Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, November 16, 1889 [?]. Letter to Felix Hecht in Mannheim, in part (translated): “I don’t understand your legal subtleties— but I don’t fear them either, because I consider you an even better person than a lawyer, which, given your high reputation as such, certainly means a lot. By the way, we are both depicted in the most beautiful way. Just yesterday, something very friendly came to me from Mannheim. A Frankfurt report by W[ilhelm] B[opp] in the new Baden state newspaper. How seldom do you read such things with such serious sympathy and true joy as I have often read the essays by your fellow citizen.” In very good to fine condition, with a stain to the top of the first page, and small repairs to fold splits on the second page. Starting Bid $300
590. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in Italian, signed “Giacomo,” two
pages both sides, 6.25 x 9, Torre del Lago letterhead, May 18, 1921. Letter to his lover, the German soprano Rose Ader. He writes that he has received the little picture of her in costume, and thinks it is sweet. He asks what opera it was. Perhaps Mozart? He did not write the previous day because he was nervous. He has no time for freedom to recollect to himself quite as fully as he would like to. He desires no other woman but her. He then speaks of the efforts he will make so that he can see her in September: he will find a hotel where she can lodge. He again questions his wisdom in permitting himself to fall in love with her. When she speaks of her love for him, he feels as though he has paradise in his heart. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Puccini’s hand. Starting Bid $200 76 |
August 11, 2021 | MUSIC
