Lot 432
Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924). Italian composer best known for La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly. The "King of Verismo," his operas concentrate on everyday life's emotional dramas and passions.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Your Giacomo"). In Italian. Two pages, octavo, Torre del Lago, Tuscany, May 18, 1921. On Puccini's Torre del Lago stationery. To Rose Ader ("My adored Rosa"). Accompanied by the hand addressed transmittal envelope and a very nice postcard portrait of Puccini. Two very small stains on recto, one faint horizontal and one faint vertical crease. In fine condition.
Underlines and exclamation points dot this passionate missive, which reads like an aria: "…I think how happy I would be if I had you close (to me). But I was born unlucky in love! How I would like to see you! I can't forget the few hours in Venice! They revolve in my mind all the particulars of these brief moments, which are eternal in my soul and in my heart…I read through your little letters again and kiss them as I would kiss all of you, my adored one…" There is certainly more, however in the interest of discretion…
Puccini once said, "I am almost always in love!" and our letter vividly illustrates his strength of feeling.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
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