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[MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS]. GOUNOD, Charles (1818-1893). Autograph letter signed ("Ch. Gounoud"), in French, to Desiree, Saint Cloud, 26 January 1877. 2 pages, 8vo. In part (translated): "Today I am going to Paris, and I am asking for the loge you desire for Thursday" -- GRIEG, Edvard (1843-1907). Autograph letter signed ("Edvard Grieg"), in English, to an unnamed recipient, London, 27 October 1897. 1 page, 8vo, on Clapham Common signature, traces of mounting at the corners on verso. Thanking the recipient for his letter, and requesting that he discuss a matter with Mr. Berger on his behalf, as he cannot "express [his] opinion in English." -- ITURBI, Jos (1895-1980). Autograph musical quotation signed ("Jos Iturbi"), to an unnamed recipient, 14 August 1927. 1 page, oblong 8vo, one bar of Beethoven's Sonata on a handwritten stave. -- LIND, Jenny (1820-1887). Autograph letter signed ("Jenny Lind Goldschmidt"), to Mr. Lack, South Kensington, 7 July [no year]. 4 pages, 8vo, on 1 Moreton Gardens, South Kensington stationery. "I extremely regret that I cannot have the honour of receiving Her Royal Highness on Thursday as I am leaving for Malvern that day...My silver is all packed up---the house dismantled so Her Royal Highness will graciously see the impossibility for me to obey Her commands." -- Together, 4 manuscripts.

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