Lot 252
Gounod, Charles. (1818-1893) French
composer. Major works include his masterpiece "Faust" (1859). Inscribed
Visiting Card Signed. 3¾ x 2¼", on cream card stock. With a
lengthy inscription in pencil, in French, on recto and verso: "My dear
Lebrun, Would you like to come to my play? ... 2 copy's of the little anthology
of childlike melodies... Thank you. Ch Gounod." The composer has crossed
out the printed name "Jean" and written his own, "Ch." in pencil to identify
himself.
Estimated Value $375-575.