Sänger (1802–1886). Eigenh. Brief mit U. Wohl London. 1 S. auf Doppelblatt. 8vo.
200 €
(15350)
An einen namentlich nicht genannten Adressaten: „I heartily congratulate on your first London debut and success – may it pursue you – is the sincere wish of your very sincere friend John Templeton“. – Der aus Riccarton, Kilmarnock, stammende Tenor „was acknowledged to be the greatest musical artist of his time“. – Am oberen Rand sehr knapp beschnitten (hierdurch Verlust der Anrede und ev. auch des Namens des Adressaten).
tenor (1802-1886)). Autograph letter fragment signed. No place or date. Oblong 12mo. 1 page (2 lines). Mounted on backing paper.
180 €
(90425/BN60127)
Clipped from a letter: "Yours very truly / John Templeton". - In 1832 Templeton appeared as Raimbaut in the first British performance of Meyerbeer's "Robert le diable", and he became Maria Malibran's leading tenor. - With collector's note to backing paper and old glue residue.