Beschreibung:

MUSICIANS]. A collection of 44 autograph letters, autograph manuscripts, musical quotations and other pieces, by various composers and performers, v.p., mostly 19th century, various sizes. Including: PABLO SARASATE. Autograph musical quotation inscribed and signed, n.p., [13 April 1877], 1 page, 8vo , in French, six bars of music, plus a 2-p. program of a Sarasate concert -- CHARLES GOUNOD. Autograph letter signed to an unidentified recipient, London, 21 April 1890, 2 pages, 8vo , in French, with a bar from "Don Juan," inscribed and signed by Gounod -- HANS G. von BÜLOW. Autograph letter signed to George Herschel, Berlin, 4 February 1888, 2 pages, 8vo, in German, declining an invitation to play -- SAMUEL LOVER Autograph music manuscript signed of "The Lovely North Star," n.p., n.d., 2¼ pages, folio, on printed paper , music and lyrics -- Sir HENRY A. BISHOP. Autograph manuscript signed of "Oh! Lethe's Stream!," n.p., 1829, 2 pages, 4to, browned, separation at central fold repaired from verso with tape , music and lyrics -- BISHOP. Autograph sentiment signed, Hyde Park, 7 November 1851, 1 page, small 4to, worn , notes on a music professor -- PATTI ADELINA. Autograph note signed to Ferdinand Irby, Paris, 1902, 1 page, 24mo, personal stationery, with original stamped and postmarked envelope, "A beautiful voice is the gift of God..." -- M. GIACOMO MEYERBEER. Autograph letter signed to a friend, Paris, 30 January 1848, 2 pages, 4to, edges worn, in German, a personal letter, plus last page of an incomplete autograph letter signed -- C.C. SAINT-SAENS. Autograph note signed to an unidentified recipient, Monte Carlo, 30 January 1906, 1 page, small 4to, in French, two-line inscription and signature. Together 44 items . (44)