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KREISLER, FRITZ. Autograph Letter Signed, to Walter Damrosch (“Most
Esteemed Mr. Damrosch”), in German, introducing “an important violinist and personal
friend, Mr. Arthur Argiewicz,” looking for a concertmaster’s position, mentioning that he
studied with Ysae, and asking him to mention the situation to his brother [Frank
Damrosch] in case there is a problem with the unions. 2
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pages, 8vo, written on a single
folded sheet, “Hotel Alpenrose” stationery. (AKF)
Sils-Maria [Switzerland], 7 September 1905
[300/400]
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MEYERBEER, GIACOMO. Autograph Letter Signed, “Meyerbeer,” to an
unnamed recipient (“Monsieur!”), in French, graciously declining an invitation due to ill
health (“Le mauvais etat de ma sante”) and extending an invitation to dine with him the
following Wednesday. 1 page, 8vo, with integral blank; ink inscription along top edge recto
in an unknown hand, horizontal folds. (AKF)
“99 R. de Richelieu Hôtel de Paris,” 1 January 1820
[250/350]
INSCRIBED TO NEW YORK COLLEGE OF MUSIC
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RACHMANINOFF, SERGEI. Photograph Signed and Inscribed: “New York
College / of Music / With sincerest wishes / for your future success,” seated
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2
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portrait by Mandelkern, showing him resting his chin in his hand and looking directly into
the camera. Inscribed in the image, upper left. 10x8 inches; cracks affecting image but not
portrait at lower left and upper right, moderate dampstaining at edges affecting signature
and text, brittleness to edges.
SOLD AS IS
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New York, 7 February 1910
[1,000/1,500]
Rachmaninoff toured America for the first time during the years 1910 and 1911.
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STRAVINSKY, IGOR. Photograph Inscribed and Signed, “IStravinsky,” twice, to
his physician, Dr. [Abraham Leon] Garbat, in French: “My heartfelt thanks for your kind
words,” bust portrait by Gar Vic, showing him in characteristic eyeglasses with circular
frames. Inscribed in the image: date and signature at upper right, inscription and signature
in lower blank margin. 5
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inches; mounted to a larger board, minor crease at middle
right, minor silvering in dark areas.
New York, 17 February 1937
[600/900]
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