MEYERBEER
(Giacomo, 1791-1864, German Operatic Composer)
Handsome Autograph Letter Signed to Franz TESCA
in Magdeburg, in German with transcription and translation, saying that "through our common friend Konzertmeister Müller", (Karl Friedrich, 1797-1873), he has "long known what vision and what inspired enthusiasm you devote to the direction of your Orchestral Society, and how much is due to this Society in improving artistic taste in Magdeburg", he is "truly honoured by your kind invitation, and would have been delighted to take it up", had he not "within a few days to undertake a long tour", but next year he hopes "to visit your native city again, and … to fulfil your kind wish", ending with the assurance of his "especial respect and esteem", I side 4to and original address sheet with postmark, Berlin, 12th July
(Transcription)
Hochgeehrter Herr!
Durch unsern gemeinschaftlichen Freund, Konzertmeister Müller, weiß ich längst, mit welcher Einsicht, und welchem begeisterten Eifer Sie sich der Führung Ihres OrchesterVerein's hingeben, und welches großen Verdienst sich dieser Verein um die Veredlung des Kunstgeschmackes in Magdeburg erworben hat.
Ich fühle mich daher durch Ihren freundliche Aufforderung wahrhaft geehrt, und würde ihr mit Freuden Folge geleistet haben, wann ich nicht binnen wenig Tagen schon eine weite Reise unternehmen müßte. - Künftiges Jahr indeß hoffe ich die Vaterstadt wieder zu besuchen, und vielleicht findt sich als eine Gelegenheit Ihrem freundlichen Wunsche nachzukommen. Genehmigen Sie indeß geehrter Herr die Versicherungen der ausgezeichneten Hochachtung und Werthschätzung
Ihres
ergebenster
Giacomo Meyerbeer
(Translation)
Through our common friend Konzertmeister Müller, I have long known what vision and what inspired enthusiasm you devote to the direction of your Orchestral Society, and how much is due to this Society in improving artistic taste in Magdeburg. I feel truly honoured by your kind invitation, and would have been delighted to take it up, had I not within a few days to undertake a long tour. - However next year I hope to visit your native city again, and then perhaps the opportunity will present itself to fulfil your kind wish Meanwhile accept, dear Sir, the assurance of the especial respect and esteem of your most devoted
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Berlin, 12th July 1840.
Item Date:
1840
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MICHAEL
(of Kent, George Charles Franklin, b.1942, First cousin to Queen Elizabeth II)
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir Michael STEWART
(1911-1994, KCMG, OBE, HM Ambassador to Greece and Minister at the British Embassy in Washington) telling him that he has received “your very touching letter to Philip Hay. Thank you so very much for your sympathy. I was much moved by the number of kind people who signed the book in the Embassy. Thank you for your letter which Mr Goodenough has just given me. I look forward to seeing you in the near future..”, 2 sides 4to., on mourning paper, with original autograph envelope marked “by hand”, Athens Airport, 6th September no year
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MICHAEL
(of Kent, George Charles Franklin, b.1942)
Autograph Letter Signed to "Dear General" MONCKTON (Gilbert Walter Riverside, b. 1915, 2nd Viscount Brenchley, Major-General),
apologising for not answering his letters and hoping it has not cause inconvenience, "I would be very pleased to contribute to a painting for the Commander-in-Chief", he goes on to talk about this years regimental Christmas card but he couldn't read what was in the "photograph that you said I was on," 2 sides 8vo, on 11th Hussars headed paper, 5th September
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MICHAEL
(of Kent, George Charles Franklin, born 1942) & his wife Princess Michael of Kent (Marie Christine; née Baroness Marie Christine Agnes Hedwig Ida von Reibnitz, born 1945) with their two children Lord Frederick Windsor (born 1979) and Lady Gabriella Windsor (born 1981)
Exceptional christmas card signed by both, the Princess has also written "to you both" and signed on behalf of their children "Freddie" and "Ella"
opposite the black and white photo of the family standing in an external doorway with the 7" x 6", in folded white card with their crested monogram on the front, no place,
Item Date:
1987
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32810
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MICHAEL
(of Kent, George Charles Franklin, born 1942) & his wife Princess Michael of Kent (Marie Christine; née Baroness Marie Christine Agnes Hedwig Ida von Reibnitz, born 1945) with their two children Lord Frederick Windsor (born 1979) and Lady Gabriella Windsor (born 1981)
Fine Christmas Card signed by both,
opposite the black and white photo of the family sitting informally on the steps of their home, with their siamese cat on the Princess's knee and their labrador dog in front, 7¼" x 6" in folded white card with their crested monogram on the front, no place,
Item Date:
1984
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55037
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