Lot 1518

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(1901 - 1983) Russian-Italian composer and conductor. Good lot of correspondence from Amfitheatrof to his friend and colleague Samuel Marx, a producer at MGM studios. Includes: five signed typed letters, each 1p. 4to., [n.p.], dates mostly in 1954 with one written in 1977. The first four letters regard a song Amfitheatrof was commissioned to write for an unnamed picture that Sam Marx was helping to produce. There is a bitter tone that progresses throughout the letters as he discusses his song, which he refers to as 'mah baby'. Two of the letters show a few tears and paperclip impressions, else fine; WITH two drafts of the aforementioned song and a signed postcard also to Samuel Marx, Amfitheatrof adding two bars of unidentified music above his signature. Eight pieces, very good.

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July 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Chesapeake City, MD, US

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