{"product_id":"15403-grove-george-i-do-not-understand-at-all-how-the-possession-of-autographs-can-help-a-man-in-writing-a-biography-autograph-letter","title":"Grove, George. (1820–1900) \"I do not understand at all how the possession of autographs can help a man in writing a biography\" - Autograph Letter","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAutograph letter from the founding editor of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians and the first director of the Royal College of Music to a Mr. Fendelow, regarding the Mendelssohn biographer William T. Freemantle (1849–1931). Dated November 8, 1892, on letterhead of the Royal College of Music. Text, in full: \"Dear Mr. Fendelow, Thank you very much for your letter of the 4th. It is strange that though we were both so much interested in Mendelssohn, Mr. Freemantle and I did not know one another. But I believe I have never heard his name before, and I do not understand at all how the possession of autographs can help a man in writing a biography. With regard to the collection itself, you will forgive me if I say that I think £1,200 is a very long price, and more than the collection is likely to fetch; unless it be bought by an American or some one who takes an adventitious interest in it. I have sent a copy of the catalogue to the present representative of the Mendelssohn family in Berlin, and I think he is likely to be interested in it. Yours very truly, G. Grove.\" 3 pp. of a bifolium. Folding creases; overall fine. 4.5 x 7 inches (11.5 x 18 cm).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093583614111,"sku":"15403","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Grove_George_ALS_15403_001.jpg?v=1722188990","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/15403-grove-george-i-do-not-understand-at-all-how-the-possession-of-autographs-can-help-a-man-in-writing-a-biography-autograph-letter","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}