[COMPOSERS]
Large group approximately fifty signed items, A-L by last name. A quality group of approximately fifty signed or inscribed photographs, letters, quotations, etc. from mostly late 19th to mid-20th century classical and popular composers, most items 10 x 8 inches (25 x 20 cm) or smaller. Some minor wear, sold as is.
Includes: George Auric (inscribed copy of Marlborough); Nate Ayer (quotation from Oh! You Beautiful Doll); M.W. Balfe (2 als); Bela Bartok; Benjamin Britten (2, als and quotation); Mark Blitzstein; Hart Pease Danks (extensive quotation or manuscript for 'Tis Easter Morning); David Diamond (extensive musical quote signed); Paul Dukas (2 als); George Enesco (als); Walter Gieseking (fine 1930 als); Umberto Giordano (2 including picture postcard with quote and a musical quote); Johnny Green (4 including quote from Body & Soul); Marvin Hamlisch; Hans Werner Heine (signed photo with quote); Gustav Holst; Leos Janacek; Neils W. Gade (als); Fromenthal Halevy (inscribed sheet music for Valentine D'Aubigny); Aram Khatchurian (4 including an als signed in Cyrillic and a youthful photo signed); Edgar Stillman Kelley; Vincenz Lachner; Franz Lehar; a group of musical autographs collected by Henri Bresles (Bachimont); others.