Italian composer (1858-1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’ ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” one page, 6.25 x 9.75, Torre del Lago, Toscana letterhead, June 27, 1909. In part (translated): "Very kind Miss Lula, I have no means of communication and I remind you for the waiter, please forgive me for the insistence, but in few days I have to leave from here and I would need him. Hope to receive back soon the boat that Sargentini is repairing, indeed a small pressing word from you would be nice so I could come to revere and thank you." In fine condition. Puccini lived and worked in a villa in the seaside town of Torre del Lago, which is today the host of the annual Festival Puccini.
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