06-01-201306-01-2013
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June 1, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Varèse, Edgard (1883-1965) Autograph Letter Signed, 27 July 1955.

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$154$125
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2658BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 01, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Varèse, Edgard (1883-1965) Autograph Letter Signed, 27 July 1955.
Single page, on his 188 Sullivan Street, New York, New York, stationery, with the original holograph envelope. To Reneé Longy, confirming a get-together on Saturday, August sixth, and asking why she doesn't use air mail, since it's faster (he has written "Via Air Mail" on the envelope, writing to Longy in Marston Mills, Massachusetts from New York); letter is folded, measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. when unfolded.
Varèse is regarded as the father of electronic music.
Estimate $250-350


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