Puccini, Giacomo. (1858–1924)
Autograph Signed Letter
Postcard-sized double-sided (slightly larger than 12mo) autograph letter signed in Italian to Antonio Bettolacci, postmarked Milan, March 1, 1902. The composer humorously discusses the prospects for meeting up do some "hunting" for women! In full: "Dear Barbafiera [wild beard], Have you heard from the Marzaiole (a kind of duck)? Our illustrious friend still hasn't ( ... ) on the murky horizon. Let me know o fierce one! Breather of poisons, or flesh tortured by anopheles mosquitoes - I hope / Oh God! / to come soon to inculcate you with new hunting methods - are you game? Goodbye ... Yours affectionately, Puccini.” In very fine condition, sold together with a vintage postcard photograph portrait.Bettolacci was Puccini's longtime business agent and one of the composer's closest friends. (5444)
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