10-30-201610-30-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) Nine Calling Cards, One Holograph Envelope, One Telegram.

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$2,583$2,100
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) Nine Calling Cards, One Holograph Envelope, One Telegram. All missives addressed to Count Andrea Zorzi, an eccentric Venetian nobleman from an ancient family and a supporter of Verdi; he is said to have owned a silver cane upon which the titles of each Verdi opera were engraved as he heard them; most items are pre-printed Verdi calling cards, with a short sentence or two, condition varies, some are browned, the telegram is chipped with some loss and toning. (11)
Estimate $600-800


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Andrea Zorzi