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American pianist and composer (1862–1901). ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.5, black-bordered Vineacre letterhead, October 20, 1899. Lett

Scottish violist (1904–1982) who played in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II made him a Commander of the

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Distinguished French tenor (1815–1879). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “G. Roger,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Affixed to a same-size sheet. In f

TLS in Swedish, boldly signed in pencil, one page, 6 x 7.5, January 3, 1945. Letter addressed to a “Dear old friend.” In full (translated): “Please fo

Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early dec

Russian-born composer (1882–1971) whose distinctive, colorful, constantly evolving style earned him a place among the most influential composers in mu

Distinguished Czech composer (1824–1884) best known for his colorful symphonic poem The Moldau and the opera The Bartered Bride. Rare ALS in Czech, si

Vintage ink signatures, “Arturo Toscanini” and “Vl. Horowitz,” on individual off-white sheets, each approximately 5.75 x 3.5. In overall fine conditio

ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Paris, June 14, 1860. Letter to a patron. In full (translated): “I am today in greatest need of 500 francs. If y