French composer (1822-1884) who won the Prix de Rome in 1844. Two items: an AMQS, one page, 4 x 5, April 4, 1870, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “A Monsieur Ernest Melotte, Victor Masse,” who adds 11 neatly penned bars of music from an unknown piece of music; and an ALS in French, signed “Victor Masse,” one page both sides, July 22, 1877, an untranslated handwritten letter to a friend. In overall fine condition.
