Sale 2461 - Autographs, November 7, 2017

193 c   ROSSINI, GIOACCHINO. Autograph Letter Signed, “Rossini,” to Mr. [Jakob?] Rosenhain, in French, sending letters [not present], and sending regards to Mrs. Rosenhain from himself and his wife. 1 page, small 4to; cello tape reinforcement at all edges verso with resulting staining recto affecting few letters of signature and text, few short closed tears at right and left edges, minor scattered soiling, folds. Paris, 26 October 1866 [600/900] “Here are the letters I promised you. I hope they are as agreeable to you as it is pleasing for me to offer them to you. . . . “To Mr. Rosenhain /The friend of the Author of the Celebrated Cavatinas / Di Tanti Palpiti !!! 194 c   RUBINSTEIN, ANTON. Auto- graph Letter Signed, “Ant. Rubinstein,” to an unnamed recipient (lacking salu- tation), in French, agreeing to attend his party tomorrow evening, mentioning his imminent departure for Russia, and send- ing regards to Mrs. de Bülow. 1 page, 8vo, thin and ruled paper; chipping at right and lower edges touching signature with minor loss to text, few short closed tears at left and right edges, horizontal folds. Np, 12 October 1861 [400/600] “There are so many people who celebrate my defin- itive departure for Russia that I only have a few days for those who, I like to believe, aren’t making a festival of it and in whose number I would like very much to count you—I would come tomorrow evening without fail and enjoy in advance much of the pleasant soiree that I will spend in your com- pany, as kind as it is interesting. . . .” 193 194