Czech-born composer (1879-1972) of such 'light' classics as the operettas 'The Firefly,' 'Rose Marie,' and 'The Vagabond King.' Two items: a TLS signed "Rudolf Friml" with a three-bar quotation from "Rose Marie," one page, personal letterhead, July 28, 1971, in part: "Thank you for your delightful and encouraging letter and for all the kind things you said about me and my music. I am penning below a few bars of music from 'Indian Love Call' as you requested"; and a block of six stamps honoring the composer Victor Herbert, signed in fountain pen, "On tribute to Victor Herbert, Rudolf Friml," with a quotation from "Indian Love Call." In fine condition.
