Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901). Autograph Letter Signed. Autograph Letter Signed "G Verdi" from the important Italian composer, matted in silk together with a hand-colored lithograph portrait print. Apparently a draft of a note of thanks and congratulations (in part "Many thanks...for the good memory and grand congratulations"), with several cancelations and textual adjustments and various numerical notations on the verso also in the composer's hand. Moderate toning to the letter; portrait with small puncture above his head; matting from the original Charles Hamilton framing, would benefit from re-doing in conservation materials, but very presentable as is and both pieces can be easily removed if desired. Letter measures 3.75 x 2.5 inches (9.5 x 6.35 cm.); overall 10 x 15 inches (25.4 x 38.1 cm.).
Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901). Autograph Letter Signed. Autograph Letter Signed "G Verdi" from the important Italian composer, matted in silk together with a hand-colored lithograph portrait print. Apparently a draft of a note of thanks and congratulations (in part "Many thanks...for the good memory and grand congratulations"), with several cancelations and textual adjustments and various numerical notations on the verso also in the composer's hand. Moderate toning to the letter; portrait with small puncture above his head; matting from the original Charles Hamilton framing, would benefit from re-doing in conservation materials, but very presentable as is and both pieces can be easily removed if desired. Letter measures 3.75 x 2.5 inches (9.5 x 6.35 cm.); overall 10 x 15 inches (25.4 x 38.1 cm.).