1597. AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) American composer and winner of the Pulitzer prize for his works, including Billy the Kid and Appalachian Spring. Fine content T.L.S. "Aaron", 1p. 4to., Pittsfield, Aug. 20, 1951 to "Ray". In part: "...I think we can safely go ahead on the reprinting of the Sessions `Symphony'...I suggest we order 1,000 copies... Because of the fact that Bossey has brought out my Sextet which is a chamber music version of the Short Symphony, I've decided to deposit the orchestral score and parts with them, in view of future publication possibilities..." Very good. $150-250