Highly important German composer and pianist (1810-1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and art songs, made him one of the central figures of the German Romantic tradition. Scarce and desirable bank check, 9.5 x 4, filled out and signed by Schumann, "Dr. R. Schumann," payable to F. Whistling in Leipzig, September 26, 1842. Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a color portrait to an overall size of 16 x 22.5; the backing bears an affixed Charles Hamilton Autographs certificate of authenticity and red wax seal. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and several vertical folds. Friedrich Whistling was a bookseller and music publisher in Leipzig.
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