Ambroise THOMAS (Composer): Group of Four Autograph Letters

Ambroise THOMAS (Composer): Group of Four Autograph Letters

Thomas, Ambroise. (1811–1896) Group of Four Autograph Letters Four autograph letters from the French composer best known for his operas Mignon and Hamlet and as Director of the Conservatoire de Paris from 1871 until his death, to a Mademoiselle Vignon. Each with original envelope. Some light wear and soiling and folding creases, but overall very good. 5 x 8 inches (12.5 x 20.3 cm).November 19, 1878; 2 pp. Thomas writes that he has had "a single instant of free time" since classes began at the Conservatoire, and apologizes for not being able to find time to visit Vignon.October 4, 1879; 3 pp. Thomas writes that he has been busy with "a series of exams at the Conservatoire, then the assize court where I have been called to be a juror for several days," and then taken ill with bronchitis, but that he hopes to see Vignon soon.May 2, 1882; 2 pp. Thomas thanks Vignon for her letter and writes that he will leave the following day for a week in the south of France, but that he hopes to see her upon his return.August 8, 1890; 2 pp. Thomas apologizes that he has been unable to see Mademoiselle Vignon due to illness, and that he "must leave tomorrow, on doctor's orders," so that he will not be able to meet her until after his return at the end of September. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

November 19, 1878; 2 pp. Thomas writes that he has had "a single instant of free time" since classes began at the Conservatoire, and apologizes for not being able to find time to visit Vignon.