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Photographs, Letters & Music Quotes By Noted Composers

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Photographs, Letters & Music Quotes By Noted Composers

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Collection of handwritten letters and music quotations from acclaimed composers: John Williams, Richard Rodgers, David Diamond, Tim Rice and Jack Beeson.

1) Richard Rodgers original signed Manufacturers Hanover check dated December 6, 1978 including a publicity photograph of Richard Rodgers working on the score of Connecticut Yankee, 1943 (7 1/8 in. x 9 in.).

2) John Williams ink inscribed, music quote including original shark drawing from his notorious music theme to JAWS.
Dimensions: 6 7/8 in. x 10 1/2 in.

3) Tim Rice original ink handwritten letter and penned lyrics to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR addressed to Bobby French, 29.5.85 (8 in. x 8 1/4in.).

4) David Diamond autograph music quote, signed, inscribed and dated by David Diamond (from his 1945 art song Let Nothing Disturb Thee based on a text of St. Teresa of Avila. Diamond pens the lyrics: PATIENT ENDURANCE ATTAINETH TO ALL THINGS.
Dimensions: 3 in. 5 in.

5) Jack Beeson autographed and dated music quotation THE GAMBLERS SONG.
Dimensions: 3 in. x 5 in.

6) Eugenio Pirani autographed music quote, 1898 (3 3/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.).

7) Franz von Hoesslin autographed music quote, 1936 (2 3/4 in.x 5 3/4 in.).

Condition: all in good original vintage estate condition.
Provenance: Estate of Gary Combs.

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Good original estate condition.
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Photographs, Letters & Music Quotes By Noted Composers

Name: Photographs, Letters & Music Quotes By Noted Composers
SKU: 87190653
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

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