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222 - Giacomo PUCCINI (1858–1924). Signed autograph letter addressed to the baritone Eduardo Sottolana. Paris, October 22, 1908. 1½ pages, in-8 format. Printed letterhead of the Hôtel Bellevue. In Italian.
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Giacomo PUCCINI (1858–1924). Signed autograph letter addressed to the baritone Eduardo Sottolana. Paris, October 22, 1908. 1½ pages, in-8 format. Printed letterhead of the Hôtel Bellevue. In Italian. Puccini congratulates his correspondent, who is embarking on a career as a voice teacher. Transcription: “I know you came to see me. I thank you for your kind thought. I have also heard that you have taken up teaching singing. No one knows our stage presence and beautiful singing better than you. I wish you the success you deserve and send my regards [ ].” Translation: “I know that you came to visit me. I thank you for this thoughtful gesture. I have also learned that you have begun teaching singing. No one masters stage presence and our bel canto better than you. I wish you the success you deserve and send you my best regards [ ].” A permanent export certificate will be issued with this lot.
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