Verdi, Giuseppe, Italian composer (1813-1901). 8 autograph calling cards, one holograph envelope, and one telegram.

No place, no date and [1878].

Altogether 9 ff. and envelope.

 7,500.00

All addressed to Count Andrea Zorzi, an eccentric Venetian nobleman from an ancient family and a supporter of Verdi; he is said to have owned a silver cane upon which the titles of each Verdi opera were engraved as he heard them. Most items with a short sentence or two: "ringrazio e contraccambio auguri di gran cuore".

Condition varies: some are browned; the telegram is chipped with some loss and toning.

Stock Code: BN#46753 Tag: