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ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, October 5, 1891. Letter to his music publisher Giulio Ricordi, in full (translated): "I have received both the book by Malthe and the ode by Carducci. Thank you for everything." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Verdi's own hand. Giosue Carducci was the foremost poet of his time and would receive the Nobel Prize in Literature fifteen years later, and Verdi was a great admirer. A superb association piece.
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