Important Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as the Barber of Seville and William Tell. Bank check from the Rothschild Bank, 10 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by Rossini, payable to the Duc de Caniliano Cosrsini for 17500 livres Florentines, May 20, 1861. In fine condition, with three vertical folds, a couple of small notations, and light show-through from endorsement on reverse under signature. RRAuction COA.
