Italian opera composer and conductor (1774 -1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. ALS in French, signed “Spontini,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, 1835. Boldly penned untranslated letter to a gentleman. Letter is affixed to a slightly larger off-white sheet, which is in turn affixed to an 8.5 x 11 sheet. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, and a small diagonal separation to right edge. RR Auction COA.
