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French Pianist Alfred Cortot Five Handwritten Letters

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French Pianist Alfred Cortot Five Handwritten Letters

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Alfred Cortot (French, 1877-1962).
Rare collection of five handwritten letters (in French) penned in ink, by the legendary French pianist Alfred Cortot on his personal stationery, dated from 1950, 1951 and 1954.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 8 1/2 in.

Including: BUREAU INTERNATIONAL DE CONCERTS.
Eight letters signed by Charles Kiesgen 1949-1950 discussing concert schedule of Alfred Cortot.

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

Condition

Good original vintage estate condition.
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French Pianist Alfred Cortot Five Handwritten Letters

Name: French Pianist Alfred Cortot Five Handwritten Letters
SKU: 87216637
Price: 200 USD
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