Lot 754 Jules Massenet
French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ AMQS on the reverse of a 5.25 x 3.25 photo postcard of Massenet. The composer pens one bar of music from his opera ‘Roma,’ signing underneath, “Roma Act II, Massenet, Monte Carlo, 3 February 1912.” Postal cancellation over end of quote, pencil notation and cancellation to address panel, and some light silvering to image, otherwise fine condition.
Important Notice
ALS - Autograph Letter SignedANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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