Claude TERRASSE (1867-1923). L.A.S., and his portrait by Georges VILLA. 27 November 1911, to a librettist (1 p. in-8), giving him an appointment with his publisher. "I will tell you all the good things I think of your libretto and also why it is impossible for me to write the music"... Portrait by Georges Villa, signed and captioned lower left; India ink with white gouache highlights (21,5 x 14,5 cm ).

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