French composer (1819-1880) best known for his popular stage works, most notably Orpheus in the Underworld (including the famous 'Can-Can') and The Tales of Hoffmann. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens letterhead, December 22, 1858. Untranslated handwritten letter. In fine condition, with some small stains to the top, and a brush to one word of text. Offenbach founded the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens in 1855, resigning as its director in 1862.
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