11-16-200811-16-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2433Boston
November 16, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Sousa, John Philip (1854-1932)

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$770$650
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2433Location: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Sousa, John Philip (1854-1932), Autograph letter signed, February 10th, 1885, two pages, recipient unknown, enthusiastically praising a march that has been sent to him, "I regret exceedingly that I didn't hear from you before the programme was arranged for the (?) ball, as it would have afforded me pleasure to insert your march", and also detailing the instrumentation for the Marine band, tipt to a surround mat, 9 1/2 by 7 3/4 in. (minor fold soiling).
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

John Philip, Autograph