ALS of the German composer and conductor to the Hungarian violinist in Berlin. Dated Friedenau [now Berlin], February 25, 1897. In German. 1 p. (postcard). In full, translated: "Dear Joachim, a young, highly talented Belgian violinist, Mlle. Sylva from Brussels, whom I heard play on the Rhine in the summer, has sent me an inquiry that I cannot answer without having consulted you first. If it is convenient for you, I will visit you on Saturday morning around 9:45. If you have to leave before that hour, please send me a word. Cordially yours, M. Bruch." Read More...
Broadside (210 x 270 mm.). 1 page. Paris, 20 Place Malesherbes. Printed within wide black border, the document providing an extensive listing of family members announcing their sorrow and concluding with the injunction to "Priez pour Lui!" Horizontal fold, else fine and sold with a similarly bordered envelope addressed to the violinist Joseph Debroux (1866 - 1924), dedicatee of works by Max Bruch and others. Read More...
Original portrait CDV of the influential German conductor and composer. Without photographer's imprint, some light stray marks in the plate, overall in fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.5 x 10 cm.). Read More...
Koln: M. Du Mont-Schauberg'schen. 1877. First Edition. An interesting association copy of Hiller's "Letters to an Unknown," inscribed Dec. 1, 1876 by the influential German conductor and composer to Frau Moritz Hartmann, wife of the eminent German poet and author and with his bookplate to the inner front board. Hartmann is featured in letter XVIII in this volume. Read More...