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. Partly-printed DS, in Italian, one page, 10.5 x 4, March 23, 1853. A financial document involving the transfer of 700 “Neapolitan ducats.” Vertical folds, light edge wear with a few chips, wax seal remnants with some associated small tears, and faint show-through from ink notations on reverse, not at all detracting from the signature, otherwise fine condition. An exceptionally bold signature. RRAuction COA.
