German Romantic composer (1854–1921) best known for the opera Hänsel und Gretel. He is not related to the 1960s British pop star of the same name (born Arnold Dorsey), who ‘borrowed’ the composer’s moniker from a music dictionary. ALS in German, signed “E. Humperdinck,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, November 26, 1904. Untranslated letter to Berthold Neuer in New York. In very good to fine condition, with a light central horizontal crease, a uniform shade of mild toning, small pencil notations to top and bottom edges, and slight show-through from postmark on reverse. RR Auction COA.
