Autograph letter signed ("G. Verdi"), framed with bust-length wood-engraved portrait by Velten
Autograph letter to [?]Federico [...] at the "Hotel de Londres, Citta.' In black ink. Dated 5 January, no year. Double matted in sepia/gilt in triple window. Image size 159 x 120 mm., autograph letter size 88 x 114 mm., autograph address panel size 77 x 113 mm., overall size 357 x 425 mm. Framed and glazed.
"Dear Sir, I received your letter at the moment I was posting mine therefore I could not give you any advice concerning the singing success of Mr. Ulrich. He could come to see me if he would like to, but I will not be able to satisfy his wishes. Yours, G. Verdi."
"By common consent [Verdi] is recognized as the greatest Italian musical dramatist." Roger Parker in Grove Music Online
We have been unable to locate any references to the "Mr. Ulrich" to whom Verdi refers.
Item #39067
Price: $1,650.00 other currencies