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64 - WOMEN / CANTATRICES - 5 letters, 19th - 20th centuries.
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WOMEN / CANTATRICES - 5 letters, 19th - 20th centuries. - Yvette GUILBERT (1865-1944), singer and actress. L.A.S. to Barrère, 10 May [1930s], 2 pp. on bifeuillet in-8 at her address 120, rue de Courcelles, Paris XVIIe. She suggests that her correspondent stage a show at the Gaîté Montparnasse. "La Gaîté Montparnasse is for rent. I don't have the money to take it on... my name would have a chance of helping it succeed... Perhaps we could create a new show... Perhaps we could create a good business? What do you think?" - Nellie MELBA (1861-1931), soprano. L.A.S. on paper at her address in Great Britain to a composer who wishes to work with her in Paris. 2 pp. on bifeuillet in-8. - Adelina PATTI (1843-1919), soprano. L.A.S. in French and English on mourning paper with her crowned cipher to a friend whom she asks to come to dinner. 2 pp. on bifeuillet in-8. She recalls a pleasant trip with the Countess de Reculot and her brother the Marquis de Chavanat, a music lover. - Hortense SCHNEIDER (1833-1920), singer, creator of the role of the Grand Duchess of Gérolstein and principal interpreter of Jacques Offenbach. Double manuscript of a letter addressed to Eugène Bertrand (1834-1899), director of the Théâtre des Variétés, expressing her dissatisfaction and incomprehension following the withdrawal of a role from her by the authors, even though she was determined to begin rehearsals as soon as possible. 17 August 1875. 3 pp. on bifeuillet in 12 in her own handwriting. - Anna ZERR (1822-1881), German singer at the court of Baden. L.A.S. in French to a lady, 1 p. on bifeuillet in-8 with her cipher. She sends tickets for her concert.
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About the sale Gold - Historical Memorabilia - Antique Photographs - Autographs
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Auction time 06/23/2026 at 5:00 PM
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