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Autographed letter signed ("Donizetti"), one page, Naples, July 28, 1836, in Italian. Address on the verso, along with postage stamps. The Italian composer (1797-1848) writes to his friend and the director of the Theatre-Italien, Carlo Severini, regarding his famed opera, the publishing rights of which are owned by Neapolitan publisher Guillaume Cottrau. He also sends his regards to Rossini and Edouard Robert, Severini's co-director at the theatre. premiered at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, September 26, 1835. 10 x 8 3/4 inches.


Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Date:
2015-05-07