Prolific Bohemian-Czech composer (1890–1959) of modern classical music TLS in Czech, signed “B. Martinu,” one page, 4.25 x 6, July 13, 1959. Letter to his publisher at the State Publishing House of Literature, Music, and Arts, written while hospitalized in Liestal, Switzerland just a month before his death. In full (translated): “I am still in a hospital, so I will reply briefly. I gave you my compositions (for which you are sending my contracts) with pleasure, however, be so kind and use the old contract formulas, I do not understand the new versions. My fee will be 15% and please confirm the number of free copies for me. As well, be so kind and send me my fee here. It is concerning cycles ‘Buresuv,’ ‘Petrklic,’ ‘Zboinicke,’ and ‘Nonet.’ Regarding ‘Zboinicke’ you have mentioned in a letter that you have already sent them to me, but I did not receive them.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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