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TOSCANINI, ARTURO. Schubert.
Symphonie No. 2
. Signed and dated on the
verso of the title-page, in green ink, “Arturo Toscanini / 5 - Augusto 1939 / Lucerne.”
Few notations scattered throughout score, in blue pencil, possibly in his hand. 8vo, wrap-
pers, dampstained and very worn; scattered foxing, toning and short closed tears at edges of
signature page.
SOLD AS IS
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Leipzig: Eulenburg, (1925?); inscription: Lucerne, 5 August 1939
[150/250]
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SPOHR, LOUIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to Rev. Thomas Barker, in German,
declining to meet in London, inviting him to visit, expressing interest in his daughter’s vio-
lin studies, commending a composition by his daughter, and suggesting that they discuss
violin school in person. 3 pages, 4to, written on a single folded sheet, with integral address
leaf; seal tear with minor loss to text on terminal page, scattered faint foxing, short closed
separations at folds.
Kassel, 14 January 1836
[800/1,200]
“
. . . What you told me of your esteemed daugh-
ter’s violin studies was of utmost interest to me,
and I am very pleased that my violin school was of
some use to your daughter . . . . If she continues to
practice the exercises and the two concerti strictly
according to the instructions, she will gradually
assimilate my methods and be able to perform my
other violin compositions, concerti, solo quartets,
potpourris, etc. in the spirit with which they were
composed. . . .”
Spohr (1784-1859) was a German violin virtu-
oso and composer, whose operas include
Faust
, and
Der Alchymist
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