"to be of service to a very charming artist"

Massenet, Jules, French composer (1842-1912). Autograph letter signed.

Vevey, 9. VIII. 1900.

Oblong 8vo. 3 pp. on bifolium.

 280.00

To an ambassador, requesting a favour for the singer Sibyl Sanderson, Massenet's inspiration for his opera "Esclarmonde". Sanderson wishes that her boxes of costumes not be opened at the Belgian border: "Il s'agit d'obtenir un mot de protection afin que ses Caisses de Costumes ne soient pas ouvertes à la douane belge. La créatrice d' 'Esclarmonde' doit se rendre à Bruxelles dans quelques jours [...]".

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