Presentation manuscript of a prize-winning work, composed on a given base line around the time of his study with Halevy. 4 pages, 29 x 23.7 cm. Titled at head of first page "Basse donnée. Concours de 1840. 1er prix" and signed at the conclusion, " Victor Massé - a son Ami E. Batiste." An unusual item from the prolific French composer of light opera, who won the Prix de Rome in 1844.