Puccini (Giacomo, composer, 1858-1924) Autograph Letter signed ('Giacomo') to Sybil Seligman in Bournemouth, in Italian, 1½ pp. on a folded letter form with address on the reverse, Via Giotto 1 [Viareggio], 19th September 1917, written on his Torre Del Lago paper, but this address crossed out, concerning cloth samples: he has received the samples and likes the grey one but would prefer a darker shade. Four yards would be enough, "... Please be so kind as to ask the tailor in Savile Row. He will be certain to know how much cloth is needed for a man's jacket, waistcoat and trousers. ... I would so love to see you again. You see, dear Sybil, you are one of those dear, good creatures whom one never forgets and always loves. ... When will this terrible war end. I can't stand it any longer...", If there isn't a darker grey she should send the green ("But only if it is of the very best quality. I want 'super'."), small tear starting along 1 fold, browned.

⁂ Sybil Seligman was Puccini's most constant female friend and at this time she was almost certainly his mistress.