OPERA - PUCCINI Giacomo (1858 - 1924) - Autograph letter signed on postcard

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OPERA - PUCCINI Giacomo (1858 - 1924) - Autograph letter signed on postcard Autograph letter signed on postcard, dated “Milano 8. 6. 08” by the Italian composer. On an illustration by Lichtenstern & Harari, Addressed to Cesare Riccioni. Puccini inscribes: “Questa è la scala del palazzo del Pagno. Sto bene. Saluti tutti. Si accede alla cava di Lesso. Saluti a Pagni. Domani parto per Torre..”. Riccioni was husband of the dramatic soprano Solomija Krušel'nyc'ka (1872-1952), considered by Puccini “The most beautiful and charming Butterfly”. 1 p. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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OPERA - PUCCINI Giacomo (1858 - 1924) - Autograph letter sig

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