LS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, February 11, 1896. Letter written to Minister of Education Guido Baccelli, in part (translated): "I feel truly honored by your letter—and the thought that my boldness in offering you a copy of the Boheme was by you excused and accepted with your customary benevolence moves and encourages me. To receive a gentle word of encouragement from such high personality, to feel honored by the sincere praise of Guido Baccelli, has been and will remain for me the most coveted satisfaction." In fine condition, with a light stain at the bottom. La Boheme had premiered at Turin's Teatro Regio on February 1, 1896. One of the most renowned Italian physicians of the late 19th century, Baccelli served six terms as Italy's Minister of Education and one as Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce.
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