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Lot #537
Giacomo Puccini Autographed Letter Signed on Madame Butterfly

Estimate: $600+

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Description

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” two pages, 4.75 x 6.5, Grand Hotel de Londres (Paris) letterhead, December 7, 1906. Untranslated handwritten letter from the revered composer regarding his legendary opera Madama Butterfly. Archivally double-matted and framed with a photo of Giacomo Puccini to an overall size of 22.5 x 13. In fine condition, with a couple of small stains to the last page. In 1907, Puccini completed his final revisions to the opera, creating a fifth version that became known as the 'standard version.' Today, this standard version is the one most frequently performed around the world.

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