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Alma Mahler-Werfel

Alma Mahler-Werfel

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Alma Mahler-Werfel

Austrian composer, author, and companion of famous men (1879–1964). Collection of 19 untranslated ALSs in German, most signed “Alma Maria” or “Alma,” totaling 39 pages, 6.25 x 9, dated from 1951 to 1957. Extensive and familiar letters to Grete Cirio, a close friend at Rome, on her everyday life and well-being. Letters include mentions of conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler, Carlos Kleiber, Rudolf Serkin, Oskar Kokoschka, and the death of Gustav Mahler. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by four original mailing envelopes.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #453 - Ended June 17, 2015