Important Italian composer, pianist, and conductor (1866-1924) best known for his complex contrapuntal keyboard works. Uncommon ALS, two pages, 6 x 9, Hotel Astor letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter to Mrs. Rich, in full: “Accept, if you please, my most hearty thanks for the exquisite kindness you had, in presenting me Wilson’s book. The lions of the Lord? It came to my ear that they have been ‘tigers’! I am very anxious to know in what light Mr. Wilson shows his ‘godly animals’ — meanwhile I thank you once more and remain with kindest regards to you and ‘the House of Rich.’” In fine condition.
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