May 22, 2014 - Sale 2351

Sale 2351 - Lot 172

Unsold
Estimate: $ 80 - $ 120
MASSENET, JULES. Autograph Letter Signed, "J. Massenet," to "Dear Friend" [American composer Frederick Grant Gleason?], in French, stating that he has been touched by his letter, promising to get him an answer, noting that he is busy working on his opera, Le Mage. 3 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet; minor scattered foxing, horizontal fold. Paris, 4 February 1891

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". . . You know that everything that is of interest to your great country is of interest to me . . . . I am very busy at this moment by the big general rehearsals of my new work Le Mage at the opera. The premier will take place in a month. . . ."