Pianist and composer (1867–1944) who was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. Beach pens two bars from ‘The Year’s at the Spring,’ signed and inscribed below, “With best wishes to Mr. James D. Chapman, from Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, May 9/35.” In fine condition, with trivial adhesive remnants to the lower right corner. RR Auction COA.