Sold for:
$2,583
$2,583
Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) Nine Calling Cards, One Holograph Envelope, One Telegram. All missives addressed to Count Andrea Zorzi, an eccentric Venetian nobleman from an ancient family and a supporter of Verdi; he is said to have owned a silver cane upon which the titles of each Verdi opera were engraved as he heard them; most items are pre-printed Verdi calling cards, with a short sentence or two, condition varies, some are browned, the telegram is chipped with some loss and toning. (11)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-30