Malibran, Maria - Set of 4 Signed Letters about Her

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Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Interesting set of 4 autograph letters about the life and death of the great singer, as follows: 1. By Franoue, F. (Malibran's sister-in-law) dated September 1836; 2 pages long. 2. Dal Pozzo, F. 3-page autograph letter reporting on Malibran's injury on accident, no date. 3. Chessman, L. B. Autograph letter dated 1824 addressed to De Beriot (Malibran's husband) about Maria's annulment of previous marriage, freeing her to marry De Beriot. 4. Unknown author. 2-page autograph note signed -a contemporary biographical account of Malibran's. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

• Binding: Hardcover

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